Vera Baculi
West Bay,Cayman Islands
Summary
Flexible and organized professional with several years of experience facilitating busy restaurant environment operation. Customer-driven and highly coordinated managerial staff with collaborative mindset and team orientation. Conscious innovator with consistent focus enhancing employee workplace satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Restaurant Manager
Pinagan Noodle House
Tabuk, Kalinga
2020.02 - 2023.03
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in an effective manner.
- Created new menu items based on customer feedback and industry trends.
Cook/Manager
63 Diner
Tabuk, Kalinga
2016.06 - 2017.08
- Provided leadership by setting goals for kitchen staff and monitoring progress towards those goals.
- Developed new recipes to maintain customer interest and satisfaction.
- Managed payroll records for all kitchen staff including hours worked, wages paid.
- Directed and supervised kitchen staff in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of food.
- Coordinated with other kitchen personnel to ensure proper functioning of the kitchen operations.
- Identified potential problems within the kitchen environment and took corrective action when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout entire work area including floors, walls, counters, shelves.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
Assistant Cook
Boulevard Diner and cafe
Tabuk, Kalinga
2014.04 - 2016.04
- Stocked kitchen items such as spices and condiments.
- Ensured proper portion sizes were served during meal times.
- Inspected all incoming shipments for freshness and quality control purposes.
- Maintained sanitation in the kitchen by adhering to health regulations.
- Kept records of inventory levels for all food items used in the kitchen.
- Assisted with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
- Provided assistance to cooks in preparing meals during busy periods.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members about any issues related to food service operations.
- Managed ordering process for food supplies from vendors.
Education
Front Office Operations
Department of Tourism,Tabuk City
M Hotel ,Tabuk City2022-07
Barista
Business And Engineering School of Technology
Dagupan,Tabuk City2021-08
Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Baguio
Baguio City,Philippines 04.2010
Associate of Arts - Professional Culinary Arts
Global Academy
PhilippinesSkills
- Dish preparation
- Cooking
- Check Payment Processing
- Kitchen Staff Support
- Ability to Lift 30 Pounds
- Schedule Coordination
- Operations Management
- Customer Engagement
- Menu development
- Staff Management
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
Timeline
Cook/Restaurant Manager
Pinagan Noodle House
2020.02 - 2023.03
Cook/Manager
63 Diner
2016.06 - 2017.08
Assistant Cook
Boulevard Diner and cafe
2014.04 - 2016.04
Front Office Operations
Department of Tourism,Tabuk City
Barista
Business And Engineering School of Technology
Associate of Arts - Hotel And Restaurant Management
University of Baguio
Associate of Arts - Professional Culinary Arts
Global Academy