EVAN RHAY TORREMOCHA
DUBAI ,UAE
Summary
- High-energy kitchen team member with flexibility to cook delicious dishes from different cuisines, ingredients and recipes. Confident in high-pressure, busy environments and always ready to step in on any station. Highly organized and hardworking with focus on efficiency and consistency.
- Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
- Culinary professional accomplished in kitchen organization and menu planning. Seeks opportunities to improve kitchen operations and control costs. Skilled problem-solver and trainer.
- Hardworking and eager to develop new skills and learn from kitchen team. Applies training and active listening skills to quickly understand and complete assigned tasks. Comfortable in high-pressure and busy environments.
- Motivated and reliable team player seeking opportunities for hands-on kitchen experience. Quick learner with eye for detail and excellent multitasking and time management skills. Ready to apply training and personal skills to support team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cook
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
03.2023 - Current
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation methods.
- Followed kitchen opening and closing procedures when preparing cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to deliver fast and accurate orders with delicious food.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Created special menus for events with unique ingredients and recipes.
- Changed and sanitized surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Presented dishes with creative plating and merchandising.
- Maintained clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas, mitigating health and safety risks.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
- Operated industrial kitchen equipment to mix and blend ingredients.
Captain waiter
Al Kuzama Company
Riyadh , Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Maximised covers by monitoring dining room for seating availability.
- Advised on food and drink choices based on customer preferences.
- Stayed up to date on menu changes to accurately answer customer queries.
- Organised seating for groups and guests with special needs.
- Verified completed orders and served guests at tables.
- Greeted customers, presented menus and shared information about available special items.
- Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
- Listened to guest complaints and worked with kitchen staff or management to promptly resolve issues.
Line Cook
Americana Quality TGI FRIDAYS
RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Reduced food costs with proper budgeting and inventory management.
- Communicated closely with service teams to fully understand special orders.
- Prepared uniform dishes with meticulous care and attention to detail and quality.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Accounted for individual diets and allergens when cooking personal meals.
- Created special menus for events with unique ingredients and recipes.
- Adjusted recipes based on availability of ingredients or current guest preferences.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Assistant Kitchen Leader
CHOWKING
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PHILIPPINES
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Evaluated kitchen staff performance and implemented monthly targets based on results.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Reviewed and updated kitchen practices, menu design and inventory management to reduce food wastage.
- Delegated daily tasks and held team accountable for task completion.
Quick service restaurant crew member
MANG INASAL
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY , PHILIPPINES
06.2009 - 07.2010
- Prepared products following restaurant portion and presentation standards.
- Flexibly took on various roles to support workflow.
- Checked completed orders for accuracy, quality and presentation.
- Maximized restaurant cleanliness and accessibility.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
- Kept all serving areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
- Prepared food and beverages within target timeframes.
Education
Diploma -
BAYABAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PHILIPPINES 06.2005 - 03.2009
Skills
- Food safety
- Food preparation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Recipes and menu planning
- Temperature monitoring
- Menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Advanced knife handling
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Meal preparation
- Ingredient management
- Kitchen delivery inspections
- Operations management
- Performance improvement
- Hospitality service expertise
- Catering experience
- Just In Time stock control
- Ingredient preparation
- Haute cuisine
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Elementary
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Everything in life is just for a while.
Philip K. Dick
Timeline
Cook
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE
03.2023 - Current
Captain waiter
Al Kuzama Company
06.2019 - 06.2021
Line Cook
Americana Quality TGI FRIDAYS
09.2016 - 09.2018
Assistant Kitchen Leader
CHOWKING
06.2015 - 07.2016
Quick service restaurant crew member
MANG INASAL
06.2009 - 07.2010
Diploma -
BAYABAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
06.2005 - 03.2009
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