JOHN PAUL MORALEJA
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Resourceful Chef de Partie with creative flair for dish creation and presentation. Team player offering well-developed culinary abilities and advanced knife skills. Proven history training new kitchen personnel to maintain rigorous high standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef de Partie
The Abu Dhabi Edition-Alba Terrace Restaurant
2020.12 - Current
- Collaborated with head chef to create menus.
- Aided management to practice food hygiene standards.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Supported head chef with stock control and food cost.
- Trained junior kitchen staff in food preparation and hygiene practices.
Demi Chef de Partie
The Abu Dhabi Editon - Alba Terrace Restaurant
2018.08 - 2020.11
- Plated completed meals with meticulous attention to presentation and portion control.
- Met company portion and serving size standards, maintaining kitchen cost-efficiency.
- Executed efficient mise en place to facilitate smooth service.
- Monitored line production to achieve consistent quality.
Commis 1
Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
2017.03 - 2018.08
- Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
- Supported food service in busy restaurant environment.
- Cooked and presented dished in line with standardised recipes.
Commis 1
One to One Hotel Abu Dhabi
2015.01 - 2017.02
- Supported senior chefs in preparing daily menus.
- Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce.
- Complied with food safety regulations.
Education
Diploma - Hotel Restaurant Management
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Philippines /2009 - /2011
Skills
- Cook guidance
- Hotel restaurant operations
- Motivational team management
- Dish costing
- Recipes and menu planning
- Produce purchasing
- Workflow optimization
Accomplishments
- Worked with Chef Tom Aikens in Alba Terrace Restaurant
- Created complete Mediterranean restaurant menu alongside head chef.
Languages
English
Advanced
Tagalog
Native
Certification
Essential Food Safety Training
Timeline
Chef de Partie
The Abu Dhabi Edition-Alba Terrace Restaurant
2020.12 - Current
Demi Chef de Partie
The Abu Dhabi Editon - Alba Terrace Restaurant
2018.08 - 2020.11
Commis 1
Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
2017.03 - 2018.08
Commis 1
One to One Hotel Abu Dhabi
2015.01 - 2017.02
Diploma - Hotel Restaurant Management
Laguna State Polytechnic University
/2009 - /2011
Essential Food Safety Training
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