Sous Chef Food Preparation

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NEIL FULGENCIO

nffulgencio@yahoo.com +642******** Te Aroha, New Zealand 3320

Accomplished Sous Chef with extensive experience at Duck & Cover, specializing in kitchen management and workflow optimization. Proven ability to uphold high-quality standards while ensuring safe food handling and efficient station oversight. Demonstrated leadership in supervising high-volume food preparation, resulting in significant cost savings through precise portion control. Committed to further enhancing culinary excellence and team performance. Station oversight

Plating

Dish preparation

High-quality ingredients

Workflow optimization

Kitchen management

Safe food handling

Food safety

Duck & Cover (Open Season Investments)

Te Aroha, Te Aroha New Zealand

Sous Chef

03/2023 - Current

Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations. Checked quality of food products to meet high standards. Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas. Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.

Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.

Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.

Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.

Katherine's Cafe (Culinario Group Inc)

Makati, Makati City Philippines

Line Cook

04/2022 - 06/2022

Maintain a clean and sanitized station.

Confirm supplies meet freshness standards for culinary tasks. Maintained readiness by preparing food products and stocking vital materials.

Delivered high-quality soup and pasta preparations in a fast-paced environment.

Executed meal preparation in alignment with predefined cooking standards.

Al-Bustan Restaurant Al Muruj, Tabuk

Saudi Arabia

Line Cook

02/2019 - 03/2021

Prepared food items consistently and complied with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.

Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products. Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients. Handled the preparation of varied dishes.

Contributed to the creation of new menu items.

Henry's Cafe Bunbury, Western Australia

Summary

Skills

Experience

Cook

02/2018 - 06/2018

Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines. Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying rubbish bins.

Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.

Facilitated efficient meal preparation with precision during high-order volumes.

Dome Cafe Geraldton, Western Australia

Cook

07/2016 - 01/2018

Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food. Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads. Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes. Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines. Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.

Wowlu Catering Servcies Inc. San Juan,

Cainta Rizal Philippines

Cook

10/2008 - 06/2016

Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.

Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep. Handled food preparation for special catering services events. Crafted meals to meet client's specifications and maintained hygiene standards.

South Regional TAFE Bunbury Western Australia

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery in Commercial Cookery 06/2018

To complete few more credits to gain Certificate IV Central Regional TAFE Geraldton Western Australia Certificate III In Commercial Cookery

06/2017

Relevant Coursework and Training Programs:

Certificate III in Patisserie - November 2017

Responsible Service of Alcohol - February 2017

First Aid Training - December 2016

Technical Education Skills Development Authority Philippines Hot Kitchen And Cook NCI And NCII (Culinary) Baker NCII (Comprehensive Commercial Baking) in Culinary Arts And Commercial Baking

09/2011

Date of Birth: September 12, 1979

Place of Birth: Quezon City, Philippines

Nationality: Filipino

Civil Status: Married to Carla Marie Fulgencio

Sex: Male

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