Ian Jules De Mesa
CHEF / LINE COOK ( COLD - HOT - GRILL SECTION )
BUSINESS BAY
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
8
8
years of professional experience
Skills
Food preparation and safety
Fine-dining expertise
Food plating and presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Measuring and portioning
Institutional and batch cooking
Work History
Chef / Line Cook
The Tap House, Club Vista
Dubai
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Fully responsible for preparation of salads, appetizers, cold main courses, pates, platters, cold soups, sauces and dressings in accordance to main restaurant menu cycle and room-service, and by following recipes, methods and pictures
- Oversee consistency of various preparations within cold kitchen to ensure quality product and adherence to standard recipes.
- Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of highest standard in preparation of all menu items.
- Plan, prepare and set up to provide quality service and product to all outlets requiring items from Garde Manger kitchen.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures
Chef / Line Cook (Seasonal Worker)
Meshico - The Soul of Mexico
Dubai
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for all grilled foods, as well as preparing and searing meats that are going to be roasted or braised.
- Prepare wide variety of steak, chicken and pork dishes to customer specifications
- Slicing, cutting, shredding, tenderizing, and skewering meat and vegetables.
- Braising and grilling meat and vegetables.
- Checking that ingredients remain fresh and safe for consumption.
- Tracking components of each meal to ensure that final dish is completed in timely manner.
- Ensuring that your workstation remains clean and orderly at all times.
CHEF / LINE COOK ( Seasonal Worker )
KAIF RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE / Uzbek Cuisine
Dubai
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations.
- Prepared 15+ gastronomic menus according to recipes and instructions.
- Efficiently operated and maintained kitchen equipment.
- Set up and stocked stations with necessary supplies.
- Fulfilled 100+ daily orders in fast, efficient and timely manner.
- Cooking items on line by grilling, frying, chopping, sauteing, and broiling to quality guidelines and standardized recipes.
- Setting up cook stations and stocking them with necessary prep supplies
Wok Chef /CHEF /Head Line Cook
Wokyo Noodle Bar
Dubai
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for prepping ingredients, preparing, cooking, and plating menu items in accordance with restaurant's recipes and specifications
- Monitoring dish ingredients and portion sizes.
- Check freshness of food and ingredients, inspect suppliers, maintain high standards of hygiene.
- Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation
- Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
Line Cook
Cesar's Chicken, Daet
Camarines Norte
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Cooked specific recipes to certain level of expertise
- Handled missed place for garnishes and vegetables
- Checked inventory and actively ensured enough stock of pre cooked items
- Worked in frying and sauté stations to facilitate short orders
- Stations were maintained to be clean before, during and after operations.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Commis Chef
Discovery Country Suites
Tagaytay City
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Tagaytay / Apprenticeship (600 hours), Extensive experience in hot and cold kitchens
- Familiarity as garde manger, fryer, saute, griller, kitchen line, butcher, and in food production
- Acted as breakfast service head and chef de partie.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Kitchen Assistant
Twin Plates Catering, Los Baños
Laguna
03.2015 - 12.2016
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
Timeline
Chef / Line Cook
The Tap House, Club Vista
03.2023 - 07.2023
Chef / Line Cook (Seasonal Worker)
Meshico - The Soul of Mexico
10.2022 - 03.2023
CHEF / LINE COOK ( Seasonal Worker )
KAIF RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE / Uzbek Cuisine
05.2022 - 10.2022
Wok Chef /CHEF /Head Line Cook
Wokyo Noodle Bar
02.2020 - 04.2022
Line Cook
Cesar's Chicken, Daet
12.2018 - 12.2019
Commis Chef
Discovery Country Suites
08.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Diploma In Culinary
Malayan Colleges Laguna
05.2017 - 05.2018
Kitchen Assistant
Twin Plates Catering, Los Baños
03.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Electrical Engineering
University of The Philippines Los
06.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Vinzon Pilot High School
06.2009 - 05.2013
Elementary - Elemantary
Vinzons Pilot Elementary School
04.2001 - 05.2009
Education
Master of Arts - Diploma In Culinary
Malayan Colleges Laguna
Philippines 05.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Electrical Engineering
University of The Philippines Los
Philippines 06.2013 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Vinzon Pilot High School
Philippines 06.2009 - 05.2013
Elementary - Elemantary
Vinzons Pilot Elementary School
Philippines 04.2001 - 05.2009