Joeven

As Kitchen Supervisor oversees daily culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation, safety compliance, and consistent plating.

Key responsibilities include training/managing kitchen staff, managing inventory, and maintaining cleanliness standards. They bridge the gap between cooks and management to ensure efficient operations.

Kitchen Supervisor (Dispatching, Managing Operation) at Bear Paw Restaurant (2024-12 – Present)

Overseeing daily culinary operations with focus on staff management, quality control, and cost management.

• Oversee, train, and schedule kitchen staff, including cooks and dishwashers
• Monitor food preparation, quality, and presentation to ensure they meet or exceed company standards
• Manage inventory levels, order supplies, and control wastage to keep food costs within budget
• Enforce all health, safety, and hygiene standards

Chef Prep at UMAMI RESTAURANT (2024-10 – 2024-12)

Assisting senior chefs in food preparation, ingredient preparation, and kitchen compliance.

• Assisting senior chefs in the preparation and presentation of dishes
• Preparing ingredients, mise en place, and basic cooking under supervision
• Following recipes, portion control, and kitchen standards accurately
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen at all times
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Assisting with proper storage of food items and stock rotation (FIFO)
• Supporting smooth service by coordinating with different kitchen sections
• Learning kitchen operations, techniques, and best practices
• Performing any other duties as assigned by senior kitchen leaders

Crew Trainer (Grill) at Cactus Food Group (Chucks) (2022-10 – 2024-12)

Training crew members and managing grill operations with focus on food quality and safety standards.

• Prepare and assemble menu items following standardized recipes and portion guidelines
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring consistent food quality
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards during preparation and handling
• Assist in stock organization, storage, and inventory checks
• Follow procedures for cooking, grilling, frying, and assembling orders
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and adhere to sanitation protocols

CDP (Western/Asian Cuisine) at ALMAKAN United Company (2015-01 – 2022-12)

Progressive kitchen roles from dishwasher to Chef De Parties spanning 7 years, developing expertise in Western and Asian cuisine preparation and kitchen management.

• 2021-2022: Chef De Parties
• 2018-2020: Demi Chef De Parties
• 2016-2018: Commi 2 & 3
• 2015-2016: Dishwasher, Cleaner/Kitchen Assistant
• Prepare and present high quality dishes within company guidelines
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Prepare all mis-en-place for all relevant menus
• Assist in positive outcomes from guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure food stuffs are of a good quality and stored correctly
• Contribute to controlling costs, improving gross profit margins, and other departmental and financial targets
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues

Food Quality Inspector at TAMIMI GLOBAL (Saudi Aramco) (2013-04 – 2015-04)

Ensuring food safety and quality compliance through inspection, testing, and documentation management.

• Maintain food safety management systems (HACCP), adhere to regulatory requirements (FDA/USDA), and manage compliance documentation
• Monitor raw materials and finished products, conducting sensory testing (taste, texture, appearance) and physical checks, such as using pH meters and moisture analyzers
• Keep detailed records of tests, manage nonconformance issues, investigate product complaints, and perform root cause analysis
• Oversee production processes, ensure proper sanitation practices (GMP), and calibrate equipment
• Train production staff on safety protocols and continuously improve quality systems

Associate in Industrial Technology (Food Technology) – NEGROS ORIENTAL STATE UNIVERSITY (2004-06 – 2006-04)