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Neil Fulgencio

Te Aroha,Te Aroha New Zealand

Summary

Accomplished Sous Chef with extensive experience at Duck & Cover, specializing in kitchen management and workflow optimization. Proven ability to uphold high-quality standards while ensuring safe food handling and efficient station oversight. Demonstrated leadership in supervising high-volume food preparation, resulting in significant cost savings through precise portion control. Committed to further enhancing culinary excellence and team performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Duck & Cover (Open Season Investments)
Te Aroha, Te Aroha
03.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.

Line Cook

Katherine's Cafe (Culinario Group Inc)
Makati, Makati City Philippines
04.2022 - 06.2022

Maintain a clean and sanitized station.

Confirm supplies meet freshness standards for culinary tasks.

Maintained readiness by preparing food products and stocking vital materials.

Delivered high-quality soup and pasta preparations in a fast-paced environment.

Executed meal preparation in alignment with predefined cooking standards.

Line Cook

Al-Bustan Restaurant
Al Muruj, Tabuk Saudi Arabia
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Prepared food items consistently and complied with recipes, portioning, cooking, and waste control guidelines.
  • Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
  • Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
  • Handled preparation of varied dishes like sandwiches, pizzas, and fresh salads.
  • Contributed to the creation of new menu items.

Cook

Henry's Cafe
Bunbury, Western Australia
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Facilitated efficient meal preparation with precision during high-order volumes.

Cook

Dome Cafe
Geraldton, Western Australia
07.2016 - 01.2018
  • Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.

  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.

Cook

Wowlu Catering Servcies Inc.
San Juan, Cainta Rizal Philippines
10.2008 - 06.2016
  • Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
  • Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
  • Handled food preparation for special catering services events.
  • Crafted meals to meet client's specifications and maintained hygiene standards.

Education

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery

South Regional TAFE
Bunbury Western Australia
06-2018

Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery

Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton Western Australia
06-2017

Hot Kitchen And Cook NCI And NCII (Culinary) Baker NCII (Comprehensive Commercial Baking) - Culinary Arts And Commercial Baking

Technical Education Skills Development Authority
Philippines
09-2011

Skills

  • Station oversight
  • Plating
  • Dish preparation
  • High-quality ingredients
  • Workflow optimization
  • Kitchen management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food safety

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sous Chef

Duck & Cover (Open Season Investments)
03.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Katherine's Cafe (Culinario Group Inc)
04.2022 - 06.2022

Line Cook

Al-Bustan Restaurant
02.2019 - 03.2021

Cook

Henry's Cafe
02.2018 - 06.2018

Cook

Dome Cafe
07.2016 - 01.2018

Cook

Wowlu Catering Servcies Inc.
10.2008 - 06.2016

Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery

South Regional TAFE

Certificate III In Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery

Central Regional TAFE

Hot Kitchen And Cook NCI And NCII (Culinary) Baker NCII (Comprehensive Commercial Baking) - Culinary Arts And Commercial Baking

Technical Education Skills Development Authority
Neil Fulgencio