Obed Valera

Apprentice/ Intern

Derby Restaurant - Hongkong Jockey Club

November 2014 to May 2015

As an apprentice, I was exposed in different kitchen sections in different restaurants in Hongkong Jockey Clubhouse, I spent more time in Western cuisine's fine dining restaurant and experienced to work in cold ladder section, hot section (fish, meat and vegetable ), and even in pass section respectively. In every section I am assigned during my six month internship, I used to help kitchen staff for preparing mis en place for the set menu courses we will be serving the guests in every section.

Resident Cook

Residence of the Philippine Ambassador - Amman, Jordan

August 2012 to September 2014

I worked as a resident cook in the house of the Philippine ambassador where I cooked lunch and dinner respectively. While working at her residence, I am also studying and finishing my two-year Culinary diploma in Royal Academy of Culinary Arts. As her Resident cook, I usually prepare and cook food for her visitors especially during special occasions which include embassy staff from Philippines and other ASEAN countries. I make my own 3-course menu for a fine dining set up.

Commis Chef II

Angeles Beach Club Hotel

January 2010 to February 2012

-maintains and refills all food items for the breakfast/ dinner buffet, ensures that proper temperature is maintained for hot food items
-after the buffet, cleans all station and refills condiments and then store them in the fridge with proper labels
-defrost frozen processed food for the following day's breakfast buffet
-checks and records the temperature of all fridges and freezers
-ensures that fridges and freezers are clean
-requests food ordering

Culinary

January 2013 to February 2015

Career Goals

To seek a challenging career in the food industry where my skills, experiences and my passion will be fully utilized and will help in contributing to the success if the company I serve. I hope to contribute also to teamwork, decision-making and problem solving strategies of the company's management.

Industries of interest

Food and Beverage

Areas of interest

Hotel Industry / Gastronomy

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Cooking, Job Hunting, Net Surfing, Chess and Basketball