Junellu Ucang
Chef
Dubai
Summary
Commis Chef delivering the speed and consistency needed for Demi Chef de Partie roles in high-volume restaurants. Prepares menu items, keeps the station organized, and supports smooth plating with careful timing and strong food safety habits. Thrives in busy service windows where accuracy, pace, and teamwork matter most.
Overview
8
8
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
La Petite Maison
06.2025 - Current
- Maintain 90% station readiness through organized mise en place during peak service hours.
- Prepare 35 dishes per service while maintaining consistent French presentation and station pace.
- Execute diverse French dishes to fine dining standards, balancing quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Keep mise en place organized to streamline workflow and support efficient service during busy shifts.
- Monitor inventory and stock levels, applying FIFO practices to reduce waste and maintain ingredient quality.
- Work closely with chefs and kitchen teammates to deliver seamless service and support guest satisfaction.
- Follow HACCP principles and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in line with compliance standards.
Commis Chef
Open Flame Kitchen Gastronomica
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Prepared 35 dishes per shift during high-volume service while maintaining consistent recipe execution.
- Prepared and cooked a range of high-quality dishes, supporting fast-paced service in a busy kitchen environment.
- Applied knife skills and attention to detail to improve food presentation, plating, and portion consistency.
- Maintained mise en place, coordinated with kitchen staff, and reinforced inventory and stock control to support service flow.
Assistant Chef
Semira's Kitchen
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Prepared a high volume of menu items per shift while keeping service moving during peak kitchen periods.
- Maintained 100% food safety compliance across preparation tasks to support kitchen hygiene standards.
- Prepared ingredients and executed menu items to restaurant standards through disciplined mise en place and recipe execution.
- Supported food presentation and plating by following quality control checks and portion control expectations.
- Worked under pressure during busy service hours to complete meal preparation quickly and accurately.
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Led a team in maintaining cleanliness and safety standards across guest accommodations and public areas.
- Handled inventory management for housekeeping supplies, ensuring efficient stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Delivered exceptional guest service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Implemented training programs for staff on cleaning procedures and customer service excellence.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure seamless operations and guest experience.
Education
Diploma - Food Safety
International Centre for Culinary Arts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates04-2023
Diploma - Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
International Centre for Culinary Arts
Dubai, United Arab Emirates04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management
International School for Hotel and Restaurant Management
Cavite, Philippines04-2013
Skills
Mise en place
Knife skills
Recipe execution
Portion control
Inventory and stock control
FIFO practices
Food presentation & plating
Food safety & hygiene (HACCP)
Quality control
Station supervision
Ordering & procurement
Waste reduction
Production planning
Allergen management
Expediting
Inventory forecasting
Staff training
Kitchen scheduling
Certification
U.S. Beef Training Certification
CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS & AWARDS
2023 BOH Employee of the Month - OFK Gastronomica, 2019 Supervisor of the Month - Royal Caribbean Group, 2018 Supervisor of the Month - Royal Caribbean Group, 2017 Employee of the Month - Royal Caribbean Group, 2016 Employee of the Month - Royal Caribbean Group
Timeline
Commis Chef
La Petite Maison
06.2025 - Current
Commis Chef
Open Flame Kitchen Gastronomica
04.2023 - 06.2025
Assistant Chef
Semira's Kitchen
06.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Housekeeping Manager
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hotel and Restaurant Management
International School for Hotel and Restaurant Management
Diploma - Food Preparation and Culinary Arts
International Centre for Culinary Arts
Diploma - Food Safety
International Centre for Culinary Arts