Racquel Lopez
29 Te Rangitautahanga Road Turangi ,Waikato
Summary
Creative and passionate chef with experience in leading kitchen operations, menu development, and team management. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes that cater to diverse palates while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrated ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Successfully elevated guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional meals and fostering a positive working environment for the culinary team.
Dynamic Chef recognized for creating memorable dishes with fresh ingredients. Monitors and evaluates purchasing, staffing, production and inventory to control food and labor costs and waste. Maintains federal, state and local food sanitation and safety standards.
Innovative Chef known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in menu development, inventory management, and culinary arts. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Bridge Motel Bar and Restaurant
4600 State Highway 1 Turangi, Turangi
04.2023 - Current
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Managed kitchen staff team and assigned tasks for various stages of food production.
- Suggested and prepared promotional dishes according to ingredient availability and customer preferences.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Developed standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation, promoting consistently high-quality food items.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen including scheduling shifts for staff.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service promptly and professionally.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Delegated tasks and supervised kitchen staff to optimize food preparation, presentation and safety.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Cake and Pastry Decorator
RK'S Cake and Pastry
03 San Luis Novaliches , Quezon City
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Boxed, weighed and wrapped cakes and other bakery products to prepare for pickup.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding sanitation, food storage, and temperature controls.
- Designed intricate decorations on cakes using fondant, buttercream frosting, marzipan, chocolate glazes, fresh fruit garnishes.
- Coordinated with other departments within the company to ensure timely delivery of finished products.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify potential areas for improvement in product quality or presentation.
- Set ovens to appropriate temperatures to pre-heat.
- Checked dough for proper consistency, adding more flour if needed.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to prepare dough for recipes.
- Adapted measurements to meet quantity of bakery items being prepared.
- Blended ingredients and mixed dough, following recipes.
- Decorated cakes for special occasions, showers, birthdays and christenings.
- Prepared buttercream and icings to use for decorating cakes, cupcakes, tarts and other pastries.
- Produced frostings and creams for cakes and other edibles.
- Created custom designed cakes and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate events.
Education
Bakers And Pastry Production NC II
ACTEC ONE Vocational Shcool
Caloocan City Philippines 12-2022
High School Diploma -
Marcelo A. Anueñonuevo Cadulawan National High Sch
Masbate City Philippines 03-2010
Skills
- Menu development
- Schedule implementation
- Purchasing
- Kitchen operations management
- Dish preparation
- Pantry restocking
- Food and beverage pairing
- Kitchen management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Time management
- Garnishing techniques
- Recipes and menu planning
- Sauce preparation
- Sanitation practices
- Ingredient knowledge
- Food service operations
- Plating techniques
- Food safety and sanitation
- Multitasking and organization
- Flavor pairings
- Attention to detail
- Utensils and equipment
- Physical stamina
- Food pairing
- Ingredient selection
- Company quality standards
Timeline
Chef
Bridge Motel Bar and Restaurant
04.2023 - Current
Cake and Pastry Decorator
RK'S Cake and Pastry
02.2020 - 02.2023
Bakers And Pastry Production NC II
ACTEC ONE Vocational Shcool
High School Diploma -
Marcelo A. Anueñonuevo Cadulawan National High Sch
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