Jericho Esguerra
Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah, ,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Determined Commis Chef promoting great stamina, passion and versatility. Flexible individual skilled working as part of busy team and interested in helping with different tasks. Over 10 years of experience in busy, casual dinning restaurant environments. Focused in Maintaining cleanliness and organization to reduce hazards and meet sanitation requirements. Dedicated to consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Commis Chef
Maison Mathis RAK (SWR Hospitality)
Al Hamra Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
09.2019 - Current
- To cook and present food in accordance with the recipes of the restaurant
- To cook and present food according to guest's preferences and with prescribed times
- Check Temperatures of cooking line coolers and freezer and start up the equipment setting up the prescribed temperature.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardized recipes.
- Ensuring all the equipment's are properly working
- Store all products According to storage and rotation procedures and re-organize walk-ins/ freezers.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
- Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation.
- Consistently ensured excellent food quality standards for outstanding customer satisfaction.
Chef
Communitea (Wisteria L.L.C)
Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Check freshness of food and ingredients
- Prepared and presented innovative dishes of exceptional quality and uniformity.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers
- Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
- Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards
- Quality-checked items for quantity and presentation.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organize incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.
Cook
Chili's Grill and Bar Restaurant (EIR)
AL Hamra Mall , Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Prepares a variety food, with diverse methods of preparation and adheres to specific product prep and handling procedures and plate presentation, adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies & procedures
- Prepares food items in accordance with Chilli's Grill and Bar Specifications and maintains a high quality and consistent product and keeps prepared food continuously flowing out of the kitchen
- Communicate ticket times and potential problems with the QA, Manager and servers as necessary
- Completes assigned prep work to stock and set up stations as necessary
- Ensures proper rotation of all products and stocks product to par
- Assists other staff as needed or when business needs dictate
- Maintains cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
- Ordered and received products and supplies to maintain well-stocked kitchen areas.
- Completed daily opening and closing duties to support kitchen operations and prepare for busy periods.
- Coordinated team of 11 kitchen staff and trained each to complete quality cooking work.
Line cook
Applebees Foodvest Inc, Al Jassim Group
Doha, Qatar
04.2010 - 06.2013
- Prepares food items in accordance with recipes and standards while maintaining a neat, clean and safe work environment
- Responsible in salads, sandwich and soup preparation
- Responsible for all grilled, broiled, roasted, sautéed, and fried items in accordance with Applebee's recipe guidelines
- Complies with all portion sizes, cooking methods, and quality standards, in accordance with standardized recipes
- Responsible inspecting, assessing and evaluating the quality of newly delivered raw materials
- Visually inspects all foods sent from kitchen to make sure plates are clean and appetizing
- Responsible in reporting to the Head Kitchen and Supervisor regarding kitchen concerns
- Follows proper plate presentation with appropriate garnish for all dishes
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
- Managed food usage by First-In, First-Out (FIFO) rules, avoiding unnecessary waste.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
- Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
- Followed recipe specifications strictly to produce high volume of food orders.
- Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
- Supervised and trained junior chefs cook assigned dishes.
- Oversaw maintenance of kitchen to comply with food safety procedures.
- Monitored equipment operation and controlled settings to steam, roast and grill food.
- Encouraged team to keep kitchen organised and stocked with supplies for easy use.
- Adhered to health and safety requirements for cleaning surfaces, cooking items and equipment.
Restaurant Team Member
Pizza Hut Bistro (Philippine Pizza Inc.)
E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Quezon city , Philippines
10.2007 - 03.2010
- Responsible for preparing the monthly / daily inventory of all store stocks
- Prepare pizzas, breads and other pastas as requested by customers
- Prepare dough by kneading and stretching as required
- Add toppings according to order slips and manage pizza time in the oven
- Deliver pizza to the counter or the customer when needed
- Slice pizza according to size and customer specifications
- Assist in cleaning workplaces as well as maintaining utensils and equipment
- Visually inspects, selects and uses only food items of the highest quality in the preparation of all menu items
- Checks and controls the proper storage of product and portion control
- Ensures all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition.
Restaurant team member/Food Counter Attendant
KFC Coastal, Joyfoods Corp
Brgy. Tambo, Paranaque City, Philippines
05.2006 - 03.2007
- Provide quality service to the customers
- Assist the costumers for their needs
- Taking and serving orders
- Up-selling addition food and drinks products to the customer
- Cooked, prepared and delivered food orders based on customers' choice
- Ensured prepared food is up to standard sanitation procedures
- Keeps all refrigeration, storage, and working areas in clean, working condition to comply with health department regulations
- Ensure proper storage, efficient and accurate service of food and meals
- Demonstrates excellence by preparing and serving all products according to standards
- Keeps the designated work area, restaurant, designated equipment and restrooms clean and tidy
- Operates equipment safely and correctly and according to company procedures.
- Warmly greeted customers and proactively reduced wait times.
- Kept work areas spotlessly clean for optimal hygiene levels and consistent customer satisfaction.
- Maintained food safety by checking temperatures and storing ingredients correctly.
- Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
- Used fryers , grills, and microwaves while following safety guidelines.
- Received incoming stock shipments, rotated current supplies and placed new items into correct storage locations.
- Prepared sandwiches and salads to recipe guidelines.
- Fried chicken, fish and potatoes to make different fast food dishes.
- Greeted incoming customers, offered menu information and documented orders.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils throughout shifts.
Education
Poblacion
BT - Electrical Engineering Technology
Technological University of the Philippines
2008
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Dueñas Gen. Comp. High School
2004
Skills
- SPECIAL SKILLS / INTERESTS
- Skilled in Leadership to follow the standard in food preparation
- Skilled in major relevant computer applications like MS Word, MS Excel, QuickBooks and revels operating
- Customer service oriented, with significant experience in Food preparation, food sanitation and hygiene
- Good interpersonal skills in both English and Filipino
- Natural ability to work as part of the team
- Good working knowledge and understanding of accepted standard of sanitation and food handling procedures
- Quality focused
- Grilling and deep frying skills
- Meal preparation
- Portion and cost control
- Sanitation guidelines
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
- Food inventories
- Food preparation techniques
- Kitchen equipment and tools
- Food plating and presentation
Timeline
Commis Chef
Maison Mathis RAK (SWR Hospitality)
09.2019 - Current
Chef
Communitea (Wisteria L.L.C)
06.2018 - 08.2019
Cook
Chili's Grill and Bar Restaurant (EIR)
06.2014 - 06.2018
Line cook
Applebees Foodvest Inc, Al Jassim Group
04.2010 - 06.2013
Restaurant Team Member
Pizza Hut Bistro (Philippine Pizza Inc.)
10.2007 - 03.2010
Restaurant team member/Food Counter Attendant
KFC Coastal, Joyfoods Corp
05.2006 - 03.2007
Poblacion
BT - Electrical Engineering Technology
Technological University of the Philippines
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Dueñas Gen. Comp. High School
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