Objective
Seek a positions Cook/steward/ordinary seaman aboard a seagoing vessel that could utilize my abilities and extensive experience in managing and operating messing facilities.
Experience
Work History:
Chief Cook Mar 2008 – Nov 2008
MV Grain Harvester (Bulk Carrier); Flag – Majuro
Chief Cook Mar 2007 – Dec 2007
MV Iron Manolis (Bulk Carrier); Flag – Majuro
Chief Cook Feb 2006 – October 2006
MV Atlantic Queen (Bulk Carrier); Flag – Panama
Second Cook Sep 2004 – May 2005
CMA CGM Strauss (Container Ship); Flag – Nassau
Chief Cook Jun 2003 – Mar 2004
MV CSAV Rio Amazonas (Container Ship); Flag – Majuro
Chief Cook Apr 2001 – Mar 2002
MV Nickerie (Reefer Ship); Flag – SEATRADE, Netherlands
Chief Cook Dec 1999 – Oct 2000
MV CAPE CREUS (Container Ship); Flag – Majuro
Chief Cook Jun 1998 – Jun 1999
MV KIS SOBYE (General Cargo); Flag – Soby, Denmark
Responsibilities:
• Responsibility of managing and delivering quality delicious meal
• Managed three-man galley teams.
• Assigning menus for the day and present different variety menus to cater a diversified ship crew of different nationalities.
• Maintained inventories of food and equipment required for Food Department.
• Conduct routine inspections of food storage and galley equipment to ensure cleanliness and optimum readiness of equipment and facility.
• Communicate with the ship chains of command on budget, planning and projections, and solicits input to ensure crew satisfaction.
• Establish and implement guidelines to follow by food personnel and ship crew to promote healthy and quality dining.
Chef de Partie Jul 1997 - Jun 1998
Canyon Woods Resort Club, Philippines
Responsibilities:
• Responsible of making delicious healthy dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Managed a team of 2 cooks and I was reporting to Sous chef
• Expertise in roasting, sea foods and meats, grilled foods and baking dishes
Training:
- Bachelors of Arts in Business Management, Mar 1986, Adamson University, Philippines
- Comprehensive Shipping Steward Operation for Passenger Ship and Hotel, Nov 1995, Bohemia Development and Training Center, Philippines
- Banquet Operation Upgrading Skills Seminar, Oct 1997, Canyon Woods Resort Club, Philippines
- Food & Beverage Train the Trainers Training Seminar, Canyon Woods Resort Club, Philippines
- Marine Cooking Course, Dec 1999, Career Ship Management , Philippines
- Marine Cooking Refresher Course, Mar 2001, Career Ship Management, Philippines
- Advanced Catering Management Course, Introduction to Dutch Cooking, Mar 2001, Asian Institute of Culinary Arts, Philippines
- Shipboard Culinary Course, Nov 2005, Far East Maritime foundation Inc., Philippines
Education
- Bachelors of Arts in Business Management, Mar 1986, Adamson University, Philippines
- Comprehensive Shipping Steward Operation for Passenger Ship and Hotel, Nov 1995, Bohemia Development and Training Center, Philippines
- Banquet Operation Upgrading Skills Seminar, Oct 1997, Canyon Woods Resort Club, Philippines
- Food & Beverage Train the Trainers Training Seminar, Canyon Woods Resort Club, Philippines
- Marine Cooking Course, Dec 1999, Career Ship Management , Philippines
- Marine Cooking Refresher Course, Mar 2001, Career Ship Management, Philippines
- Advanced Catering Management Course, Introduction to Dutch Cooking, Mar 2001, Asian Institute of Culinary Arts, Philippines
- Shipboard Culinary Course, Nov 2005, Far East Maritime foundation Inc., Philippines
Certification
- USMMC/TWIC: USA000055535
Skils
Remarkably talented and proficient Cook with more than ten years experience as senior/chief cook onboard seagoing vessels. Expert in preparing menus with good combinations and making delicious dishes of star hotels and leading restaurant qualities. Efficiently operated seaboard messing facilities with duties including inventory and budgeting, plans and projections, oversee cleanliness and conducting facility health inspections.