Mark Lester Mendoza
Chef,cook,sushi Chef,barista
Lipa
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head Chef
batangas soup & grill restaurant
jeddah
10.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed and trained kitchen staff.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- SPECIALTIES : Im expert to make a ASIAN FOODS and SALAD
- All asian foods
- Sizzling Chicken
- Sizzling Fish
- grilled seafood salad
- salmon salad
- rocola salad
- shrimp cocktail salad
Sushi Chef
fish & rice
Jeddah
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
- Actively participated in planning sushi menu and crafted new items for special events.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- SPECIALTIES : Im expert to make sushi and make my own dishes .
- Maki roll
- california maki
- Smoke salmon maki
- Kani Salad
Barista
vera pizza
Jeddah
11.2015 - 04.2018
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
- Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Education
Associate in Computer Technology
Kolehiyo Ng Lungsod Ng Lipa
Lipa Batangas 01.2006 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
San Celestino National High School
Lipa Batangas 01.2006 - 07.2010
Skills
Menu planning
Equipment Maintenance
Cost reduction
Recipes and menu planning
Budgeting
Signature dish creation
Timeline
Head Chef
batangas soup & grill restaurant
10.2022 - Current
Sushi Chef
fish & rice
05.2019 - 02.2022
Barista
vera pizza
11.2015 - 04.2018
Associate in Computer Technology
Kolehiyo Ng Lungsod Ng Lipa
01.2006 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
San Celestino National High School
01.2006 - 07.2010
PERSONAL PROFILE
AGE: 30
BIRTHDAY : April 16, 1992
BIRTHPLACE : Angeles City Pampanga
SEX : Male
CIVIL STATUS : Single
HEIGHT : 5'7
WEIGHT : 65kg
RELIGION : Catholic
expert in troubleshooting
I'm expert in trouble shooting and problem solving.
CHARACTER REFERENCE
Elvis Abcede - Countrty Core Team Leader Ikea Saudi Arabia +966537539532
Ver Hermogino - CEO Secretary Ikea Saudi Arabia +966544327659
PERSONAL PROFILE
AGE: 30
BIRTHDAY : April 16, 1992
BIRTHPLACE : Angeles City Pampanga
SEX : Male
CIVIL STATUS : Single
HEIGHT : 5'7
WEIGHT : 65kg
RELIGION : Catholic
expert in troubleshooting
I'm expert in trouble shooting and problem solving.
CHARACTER REFERENCE
Elvis Abcede - Countrty Core Team Leader Ikea Saudi Arabia +966537539532
Ver Hermogino - CEO Secretary Ikea Saudi Arabia +966544327659
REFERENCES
Librado Laco - IT supervisor - Kaki group of Company +966569595806
Aries Licuanan - Food Specialist - IKEA Saudi Arabia +966500853907