FERDINAND RAPING
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Highly skilled culinary professional with expertise in food preparation, kitchen appliance operation, and food safety practices. Demonstrates exceptional customer service, time management, and teamwork abilities. Proven leadership skills combined with a fast learning aptitude and the capability to work independently. Self-motivated with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results in a dynamic kitchen environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Demi chef
COMMON GROUND LLC
2023.11 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements; ensured customer satisfaction.
- Followed exact recipes as provided by head chef; assured consistency in taste.
- Prepared various types of sauces, soups, salads to meet daily customer requirements.
- Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
- Handled kitchen equipment safely; minimised risk of accidents or injuries.
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators to ensure proper temperature control and food safety. to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Maintained professional demeanour under pressure; met tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
- Assisted in inventory management, maintained optimal stock levels.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge about the latest culinary trends; incorporated them into personal cooking style.
- Participated actively in team meetings; provided valuable inputs for collective decision-making processes.
- Removed expired food from kitchen areas, composting waste and recycling packaging.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations by following all necessary protocols.
- Checked quality of ingredients whilst simultaneously reducing wastage.
CHEF COMMI
Sweetheart kitchen
Al Barsha Dubai, UAE
2019.01 - 2023.11
- Preparing all ingredients, washing and cutting vegetables and meat for food preparation process.
- Cooking and preparing elements of high-quality dishes.
- Checking the expiry and quality of the food.
- Time to time checking the temperature of chiller and freezer
- Assisted with food deliveries to ensure timely service. and restocking.
- Supported other chefs by preparing ingredients and maintaining workspace cleanliness.
- Contributing to maintaining kitchen and food safety standards.
Education
Undergrad - Hotel & Restaurant Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHIPPILINES
Ilocos Sur, Philippines 2011.06 - 2012.04
Skills
- Food preparation
- Ability to operate all kitchen appliances
- Food safety practices
- Customer service
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Leadership skills
- Fast learner
- Independent worker
- Self-motivated
Certification
Basic Food Hygiene Training - COMMON GROUND CAFE L.L.C.
INFOTECH TRAINING INSTITUTE-SALES AND AMRKETING(APRL,26-JUN,26
LANGUAGE
English
Tagalog
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the above statement is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Demi chef
COMMON GROUND LLC
2023.11 - Current
CHEF COMMI
Sweetheart kitchen
2019.01 - 2023.11
Undergrad - Hotel & Restaurant Management
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHIPPILINES
2011.06 - 2012.04