Harold Jay Topia

Compassionate and dedicated nurse with strong patient-care skills and experience in monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and supporting medical teams. Skilled in communication, teamwork, and maintaining a safe and caring environment for patients. Creative and hardworking chef with experience in food preparation, menu planning, and kitchen management. Passionate about delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and efficient kitchen operations.

Chef - Maersk Line Container

(2024-06 - 2025-03)

• Responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals for crew members aboard container vessels while maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety, and kitchen cleanliness
• Duties include menu planning, food inventory management, proper storage of supplies, and ensuring efficient galley operations during voyages
• The chef also supports crew welfare by providing quality meals in accordance with maritime and company standards

Commis Cook - Holland America Line

(2025-09 - 2026-01)

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals for guests and crew aboard a luxury cruise ship
• Support senior chefs in food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, following food safety standards, and ensuring efficient kitchen operations
• Prepare ingredients, portion food, and help maintain consistent presentation and quality in a fast-paced galley environment while delivering excellent guest dining experiences

Cook (Hot Kitchen) - David's Steak

(2013-01 - 2013-10)

• Administer and closely monitoring the eatables or food which are being prepared in the kitchen
• Maintains cleanliness, hygiene and safety in the kitchen

Cook (Hot Kitchen & Fine Dining) - Al Saraya Restaurant - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

(2014-08 - 2016-08)

• Coordinate with the executive Chef in conducting daily inventory and organizing restaurant
• Inspect the quality of food items prepared in the kitchen

Head Chef (Buffet, Ala Cart, Function and Fine Dining) - Sottogrande Hotel & Resort

(2017-04 - 2018-03)

• Quality checks on the food items before they are served to the guest

Assistant Cook - Norwegian Cruise Lines - Norwegian Jewel

(2018-03 - 2018-12)

• Keep food preparation areas clean, kitchen and equipment appliances

Assistant Cook - Norwegian Cruise Lines - Norwegian Gem

(2019-02 - 2019-10)

• Assist with food preparation, retrieve food items as requested by Chef

Assistant Cook - Norwegian Cruise Lines - Norwegian Pearl

(2020-01 - 2020-04)

• Storing ingredients according to prescribed food safety regulations, assisting with the monitoring of inventory

Assistant Cook - Norwegian Cruise Lines - Norwegian Dawn

(2021-09 - 2022-07)

• Assisting with the unloading of deliveries, reporting all damaged or faulty equipment to the kitchen manager

Second Cook - HMM Ocean Service - Bulk Carries

(2022-09 - 2023-05)

• Preparing ingredients and cooking dishes according to recipes
• Following food safety procedures to prevent cross contamination and food borne illnesses

Staff Nurse (Emergency Room, Surgical Ward and SICU) - Zamboange del Sur Medical Center

(2007-08 - 2012-08)

• Triage, emergency room nurse helping staff prioritize care based on the critical nature and severity of a patients conditions
• Taking vital signs looging vital statistics

Medical Representative - Speed Cure Pharma Distributor

(2010-08 - 2013-01)

• Scheduling appointment to promote the products demonstrating their products effectiveness

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - Medina College

Diploma - Culinary Arts - The Mandaue City College Technological Entrepreneurial Skills Training Center