CHRISTIAN ESMAQUILAN ESPARTERO

*** ******* ***, ***. **, Norwood, MA 02062

Contact No: 1-774-***-****

Email address: acceti@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Experienced cook actively seeking a position in the culinary field that will offer me

the opportunity to continue to learn and develop my skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

December 15, 2011 December 28, 2013

Prime Social Kitchen @ Radisson Hotel & Suites

Alberta, Canada

Chef de Partie

* Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary

food handling practices

* Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking

* Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience

* Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cook sufficiently, using

methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils

* Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment,

using various kitchen utensils and equipment

* Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons

December 2010 December 2011

BrewBakers Pub & PK Pizza

Alberta, Canada

Line Cook

* Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines

* Prepared all food items ads directed in a sanitary and timely manner

* Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the

restaurant

* Restocked all items as needed throughout shift

* Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational

skills

* Have understanding and knowledge to properly used and maintained all equipment

in station

* Assisted with cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of kitchen, walk in coolers, and

all storage areas

June 2009 September 2010

Washington Avenue Grill

White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

Line Cook

* Set up station according to restaurant guidelines

* Prepared all food items ads directed in a sanitary and timely manner

* Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the

restaurant

* Restocked all items as needed throughout shift

* Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational

skills

* Have understanding and knowledge to properly used and maintained all equipment

in station

* Assisted with cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of kitchen, walk in coolers, and

all storage areas

November 2008 April 2009

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

Cook

* Ensured all food are prepared fresh and are of the highest quality

* Strictly adheres to all recipes, methods and instructions from supervisor

* Reported to work on time and in a clean uniform

* Maintained an organized and efficient flow of production, with regards to changes in

forecasts and menus

* Responsible for mise en place, and food serviced for station

* Consistently checked temperatures in foods and followed proper procedures in

regards to chilling, re heating, and holding food

* Reported waste to supervisor on a daily basis

* Checked station upon arrival to determined status of outstanding safety, or

equipment issues

* Checked station prior to leaving to ensured cleanliness, proper disposal / removal of

food, and proper storing and labeling

December 2005 August 2006

Queen Mary II / Cunard Lines

Southampton, London UK

Commis de Cuisine

* Ensured that understands the portion of the menu content which includes recipes

and food presentation guidelines

* Participated on food preparation and presentation during assigned meal hours

* Ensured standards is maintained, which includes follow up of proper food handling,

storage, cleaning and personal hygiene procedures

* Followed proper procedures when recycling food from over production

* Maintained timely preparation, food finishing and garnishing of menu items,

including buffet preparation

February 2005 October 2005

Seabourn Spirit / Seabourn Cruise Line

Miami, Florida

Commis de Cuisine

* Ensured that understands the portion of the menu content which includes recipes

and food presentation guidelines

* Participated on food preparation and presentation during assigned meal hours

* Ensured standards is maintained, which includes follow up of proper food handling,

storage, cleaning and personal hygiene procedures

* Followed proper procedures when recycling food from over production

* Maintained timely preparation, food finishing and garnishing of menu items,

including buffet preparation

October 2002 October 2004

Gusto Restaurant

Kuwait City, Kuwait

Sous Chef

* Prepared daily production list

* Ensured that all stations remained stocked before and during the meal period

* Verifies that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portions servings correctly

* Kept kitchen, dish, and storage areas clean and organized

* Placed food and supply orders as directed

* Received product be verifying invoice and freshness of merchandise

March 2001 August 2002

Applebees Neighborhood Restaurant

Bneid Algar, Kuwait

Line Cook

* Set up station according to restaurant guidelines

* Prepared all food items ads directed in a sanitary and timely manner

* Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the

restaurant

* Restocked all items as needed throughout shift

* Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational

skills

* Have understanding and knowledge to properly used and maintained all equipment

in station

* Assisted with cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of kitchen, walk in coolers, and

all storage areas

May 1998 November 1998

Irish American Bennigans Grill & Tavern

Makati City, Philippines

Line Cook

* Set up station according to restaurant guidelines

* Prepared all food items ads directed in a sanitary and timely manner

* Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the

restaurant

* Restocked all items as needed throughout shift

* Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational

skills

* Have understanding and knowledge to properly used and maintained all equipment

in station

* Assisted with cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of kitchen, walk in coolers, and

all storage areas

September 1997 February 1998

Outback Steakhaus / Bistro Australiano

Manila, Philippines

Line Cook

* Sets up station according to restaurant guidelines

* Prepared all food items ads directed in a sanitary and timely manner

* Followed recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the

restaurant

* Restocked all items as needed throughout shift

* Cleaned and maintained station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational

skills

* Have understanding and knowledge to properly used and maintained all equipment

in station

* Assisted with cleaning, sanitizing, and organization of kitchen, walk in coolers, and

all storage areas

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Date 1991 1993

Tertiary

La Consolacion College (2nd year)

Bacolod City, Philippines

Certificate in Hotel & Restaurant Management

Date 1985 1989

Secondary

Negros Occidental High School

Bacolod City, Philippines

Date 1979 1985

Elementary

Vista Alegre Elementary School

Bacolod City, Philippines

Reference available upon request.

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