Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Harold Tabirao

Harold Tabirao

Ontario,Canada

Summary

  • Dedicated Cook with more than five years of extensive kitchen experience. Demonstrated sound knowledge in different cuisines such as Western, Italian, French and Asian cuisine. And have expertise with sauces, different kinds of cheese, pasta, hot and cold appetizer, salads, and hot dishes main course. Can work under pressure and adapts to challenges to meet company goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Cook

Days Inn & Suites
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
05.2023 - Current
  • Preparing and cooking dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
  • Following recipes precisely to deliver first-class meal quality and consistency.
  • Processing high volume of food orders daily, maintaining accuracy and consistency.
  • Ensuring proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
  • Correctly operating kitchen equipment, maintaining optimal performance and safety levels.
  • Receiving and verifying food products and supplies to maintain good inventory and placing items in proper kitchen areas or storage.
  • Storing ingredients at safe temperatures in compliance with food hygiene regulations.
  • Maintaining clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas.
  • Cultivating relaxed kitchen atmosphere, staying calm in high pressure situations.

Commis 1

Royal Caribbean International
Miami , Florida, USA
02.2016 - 12.2021
  • Organized and prepared mise en place.
  • Cooked and presented dishes in line with standardized recipes.
  • Performed multi-tasking kitchen activities such as seasoned various meats and peeled, washed, peeled and chopped fruits and vegetables.
  • Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie and communicated with sous chef and supervisor.
  • Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
  • Met high standards of food hygiene, clean kitchen station in line with sanitation regulation and safety in working station.
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge of food handling procedures and food ingredients from international to classical dishes.
  • Explain ingredients in the menu and preparation techniques while working in the buffet areas.
  • Demonstrated culinary fundamentals and knife skills.
  • Operated with expertise common kitchen equipment such as grinders, deep fryers, ovens bain marie , mixers required.

Cook

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Manila, NCR, Philippines
05.2014 - 12.2015
  • Followed food preparation guidelines as determined by law and company policy.
  • Followed recipes precisely to deliver first-class meal quality and consistency.
  • Prepared food to specifications of clients.
  • Prepared and cooked dishes with accuracy and efficiency for well-timed food service.
  • Accommodated and made adjustments to food items for guests with allergies or specific diet concerns.
  • Operated various kitchen appliance such as blender, ovens, grills and stand mixers.
  • Portioned, arranged, and garnished dishes based on client preference.
  • Assisted other cooks during food assembly process to show how to improve meal service.
  • Devised new recipes.
  • Consistently communicated with customers to ensure great meal experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Major in Cruise Line Operation and Culinary Arts

Lyceum of The Philippines University – Manila
Manila, Philippines
06.2011 - 05.2014

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Accomplishments

  • Culinary Cook off Champion 2019 Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
  • Culinary Cook off Champion 2018 Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
  • Assistant to Chef Bettina(Restaurant Operation Chef Spiral Sofitel Hotel) Sous Vide and Dream Team Philippine Culinary Cup 2015 Champion
  • NCAA Table Tennis Captain Ball 2013-2014

Timeline

Cook

Days Inn & Suites
05.2023 - Current

Commis 1

Royal Caribbean International
02.2016 - 12.2021

Cook

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
05.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Major in Cruise Line Operation and Culinary Arts

Lyceum of The Philippines University – Manila
06.2011 - 05.2014
Harold Tabirao