This document outlines the key skills and career history of Irish Katherine Rafal, who is a professional chef passionate about culinary development and contemporary cuisine. Her skills include French and Asian cooking techniques as well as pastry methods. She has over 6 years of experience in various kitchen roles such as commis chef, garde manger, and patisserie chef. Her career history demonstrates experience in menu planning, training staff, and ensuring food quality and safety standards. She is currently looking for a new position that provides career growth opportunities.
1. Key Skills
Culinary
English + French cooking terms
Baking and pastries
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
(HACCP)
Kitchen Organization
Nutrition & Menu Planning
Knife Skills
Herbs, Spices & Condiments
Stocks, Soups & Sauces
Salads & Dressings
Cheese & Dairy Knowledge
Cooking Methods
Cold Kitchen
French Cuisine
Asian Cuisine
Italian Cuisine
Pastry Methods & Techniques
Bread Basics
Contemporary Desserts
Recipe Costing & Cost Control
Wine Appreciation
Personal
Fast Learner
Flexible
Tenacious
Credible
Cooperative
Sensible
Practical
Approachable
Team Player
Mentally Tough
Responsible
Ability to multi-task
Organized
Proficient in English
Basic Computer Application
Irish Katherine Rafal
CHEF
A professional and committed Chef who is passionate about great
food. I am committed to develop my personal and culinary abilities to the
fullest extent. I have comprehensive understanding of food manufacturing
industry and of what drives sophisticated contemporary dining. I also have a
vast experience of cooking high quality dishes and of driving food values
forward. Right now I am looking for a suitable position along with excellent
career development opportunities.
CAREER HISTORY
Seda Centrio Ayala
Commis II
Kitchen Admin July2014-Present
Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within my specialty.
Managing and training chefs and other kitchen employees working with me.
Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus.
Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
Check mis en place for the daily needs of hot kitchen and production report.
Making a menu and checking all the menu
Maintaining a safe kitchen area and hygienic working environment.
Dealing immediately with any shortfalls in food quality or overall service.
Tactfully handling any customer' feedback, concerns or suggestions.
• In charge in overseeing the cleanliness and orderliness of the kitchen.
• Checking the quality base on the highest standard of food.
• In charge of all kitchen requisitions and inventory.
La Vetta Wine Bar and Restaurant
Garde Manger
Chef Patisserie
Gourmand Attendant Dec. 2008- June2014
Cooking and serving attractive meals made to individual requirements.
Washing, cutting and peeling fruits and vegetables.
Baking cakes,bread, rolls and pastry.
Demonstrating cooking techniques and the correct use of equipment.
Maintaining a safe kitchen area and hygienic working environment.
Responsible for the kitchen in Head Chefs absence.
Undertaking any other additional duties as directed by the Head Chef.
Dealing immediately with any shortfalls in food quality or overall service.
Tactfully handling any customers' feedback, concerns or suggestions.
Documenting and recording information.
2. SchoolAchievements
Academic Scholar
Ateneo de Cagayan (2003)
School Valedictorian
The Fisher Valley Academy (2003)
Cadet Officer of the Year
The Fisher Valley Academy (2003)
REFERENCE
Carsten Radke
Master Chef/Chef de Cuisine
La Vetta Wine Bar & Restaurant
Cagayan de Oro City
0920-946-8278
CONTACT DETAILS
Irish Katherine L. Rafal
Purok 1, Sta. Cruz, Camaman-an,
Cagayan de Oro City
irishrafal@ymail.com
0936-335-0101
Assisting in purchasing supplies and also taking inventory.
BR Web Marketing
Call Center Agent Oct. 2007 – June2008
Proven ability to make outbound phone calls to existing customers.
Proficient in providing information and sell items over the phone services
to clients.
Quickly understanding a callers point of view and to empathise with them
Assistedcustomers with their queries and problems by phone and e-mail.
Established and maintained contacts with new and existing customers as
per the direction of the supervisor.
Achieved set targets of the firm by the stipulated deadline
Dealing with calls in a professional manner.
AA Security Agency
Office Secretary June2006 – July2007
Answer telephones and give information to callers,take messages,
or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Managing diaries and making appointments.
Maintains and balances petty cash fund.
Completes and processes payroll documents.
Organizing and storing paperwork, documents and computer-based
information.
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Elementary : City Central School 1993-1999
Pabayo Street
Cagayan de OroCity
Secondary : The Fisher Valley Academy 1999-2003
Hillside Camaman-an,
Cagayande OroCity
College : Capitol University SY 2004
Yacapin Ext. St., undergraduate
Cagayan de Oro City
Course : Bachelor of Science in Nursing
3. CULINARY ACHIEVEMENTS
CY 2013
CY 2012
CY 2011
Kumbira - Chef Wars (Team Level)
National Food Showdown (Chef Wars) (Team Level)
Kumbira - Plated Desserts “Mango Mania” (Team Level)
Kumbira – Del Monte Set Menu
Kumbira Chef Wars (Team Level)
Kumbira - Chef Wars (Team Level)
National Food Showdown (Chef Wars) (Team Level)
Gold
Bronze
Diploma Award
Bronze
Silver
Gold
Bronze