Jerald Lotino

To obtain a chef position where I can apply my extensive culinary experience, creativity, and leadership skills to deliver high quality dishes and exceptional dining experiences. I am committed to maintaining excellent kitchen standards, optimizing operations and contributing to the success and reputation of the establishment through passion, teamwork, and innovation in the culinary arts.

Korean Head Chef Cook at Madang Korean Restaurant LLC (2015-11 – 2025-11)

Supervise and manage the daily kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, food preparation, and inventory control. Design and update authentic Korean menus, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in dishes served to guests. Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards according to UAE municipality regulations. Innovate and Make Traditional Korean Cuisine

• Supervise and manage the daily kitchen operations, including staff scheduling, food preparation, and inventory control.
• Design and update authentic Korean menus, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in dishes served to guests.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards according to UAE municipality regulations.
• Innovate and Make Traditional Korean Cuisine

Private Chef at Sejong Company Power Plant (2014-06 – 2015-09)

Prepared customized Korean meals for company executives and staff, adapting dishes based on individual dietary needs and preferences. Managed kitchen inventory, ensured availability of Korean ingredients, and maintained strict hygiene and sanitation standards. Coordinated meal schedules and managed a small team to deliver high-quality food in a remote location.

• Prepared customized Korean meals for company executives and staff, adapting dishes based on individual dietary needs and preferences.
• Managed kitchen inventory, ensured availability of Korean ingredients, and maintained strict hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Coordinated meal schedules and managed a small team to deliver high-quality food in a remote location.

Korean Chef Cook at QES Qatar Equipment Solution (2009-11 – 2014-01)

Provided daily traditional Korean meals for Korean nationals working in the construction field, ensuring taste and nutritional balance. Oversaw kitchen operations including food preparation, ingredient procurement, and storage management. Maintained food quality control and sanitation practices in accordance with local regulations and company policies.

• Provided daily traditional Korean meals for Korean nationals working in the construction field, ensuring taste and nutritional balance.
• Oversaw kitchen operations including food preparation, ingredient procurement, and storage management.
• Maintained food quality control and sanitation practices in accordance with local regulations and company policies.

Assistant Chef Cook at Minato Japanese Korean Restaurant (2005-02 – 2009-10)

Assisted the head chef in preparing Korean and Japanese dishes, including grilling, stir-frying, and side dish preparation. Trained and supervised junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to kitchen protocols and presentation standards. Ensured proper storage and freshness of ingredients, contributing to a well-organized and efficient kitchen operation.

• Assisted the head chef in preparing Korean and Japanese dishes, including grilling, stir-frying, and side dish preparation.
• Trained and supervised junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to kitchen protocols and presentation standards.
• Ensured proper storage and freshness of ingredients, contributing to a well-organized and efficient kitchen operation.

Cook at Koreana Restaurant (2005-08 – 2005-01)

Prepared a variety of Korean dishes under the supervision of the head chef, including soups, stews, and side dishes. Maintained cleanliness of the cooking area and ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Supported kitchen operations by assisting in ingredient preparation and restocking kitchen supplies.

• Prepared a variety of Korean dishes under the supervision of the head chef, including soups, stews, and side dishes.
• Maintained cleanliness of the cooking area and ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Supported kitchen operations by assisting in ingredient preparation and restocking kitchen supplies.

Kitchen Helper at Cube Bar & Restaurant (2004-02 – 2004-07)

Assist with daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment, surfaces, and storage areas to maintain safe, hygienic work environment. Support kitchen staff and ensuring quick, efficient food preparation. Assisted in food preparation, including chopping, marinating and assembling dishes. Ensuring all tasks were completed according to menu specifications and food safety standards.

• Assist with daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment, surfaces, and storage areas to maintain safe, hygienic work environment
• Support kitchen staff and ensuring quick, efficient food preparation.
• Assisted in food preparation, including chopping, marinating and assembling dishes. Ensuring all tasks were completed according to menu specifications and food safety standards.

high school graduate