ALEJANDER ALMUEDA SUYO
Marinha Grande
Summary
Hardworking Chef de Partie with skills in food preparation through to presentation. Experience working independently as well as supporting head and sous chefs. Robust knowledge in policies and procedures.
Passionate and reliable team player with ability to remaining calm under pressure. Skilled at following processes to exact detail and delivering beautifully presented, high quality products.
Talented knife skills .Chef trained in Italian, Portuguese , Chinese, Japanese, Thailandes, Filipino cuisine. Reliably stays ahead of orders and produces consistent, quality foods. Works great with team members and seeks out learning opportunities.
Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service.
Have Slaughtering experience with swine or.Pork,.cutting ,slicing of meat
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Hotel Cristal
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Maintained clean, safe environment by adhering to sanitation and safety requirements.
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
- Coordinated work of kitchen helpers keeping spaces clean, stocked and tidy.
- Displayed positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
- Read recipes to understand ingredient needs and cooking requirements.
- Worked with kitchen staff during busy periods to maintain service delivery quality and wow guests with amazing meals.
Junior Cook
Douro Italian Restaurant
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Coordinated work of kitchen helpers keeping spaces clean, stocked and tidy.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
- Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Sliced meats into specific cuts using excellent knife skills.
- Oversaw work of kitchen team producing high volume of quality meal items.
Junior Cook
Zu Kuan Chinese Restaurant
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Checked food and ingredients for freshness and weighed, mixed and prepped materials before cooking meals.
- Worked with kitchen staff during busy periods to maintain service delivery quality and wow guests with amazing meals.
- Wiped down surfaces, cleaned cookware and sanitised utensils to meet health and safety standards.
- Organised ingredients at start of shift to prepare for expected needs during busy periods.
- Monitored food temperatures during cooking and storage to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Garnished and arranged food items with focus on presentation to enhance customer experience.
- Sliced meats into specific cuts using excellent knife skills.
Chef de Partie
Lenz Chinese Dragon Entertainment Services
04.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
- Enforced health and safety standards for food storage, preparation and handling.
- Established clear standards for cooking, garnishing and presenting food.
- Supervised work of cooks and kitchen helpers helping to keep kitchen running smoothly.
Slaughter
TESDA
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Sticking, bleeding, gambreling, dehairing, removing ofal, splitting carcasses, de- heading, stamping, torching and delivery to forwarder vehicles
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Chef de partie
Anqor River Cruise Portugal
06.2025 - I currently work here
- Prepared and cooked high quality food following recipes and menu guidelines.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation, meeting rigorous health and safety guidelines.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines in kitchen.
- Developed and maintained positive working relationships with all kitchen and restaurant staff, fostering a harmonious and productive workplace.
- Ordered supplies based on expected demand to keep stock within optimum levels.
- Sliced fruit and vegetables for various menu items and stored for later use at proper temperatures.
- Participated in weekly kitchen meetings to discuss menu planning, staff scheduling, and operational improvements, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture Slaughterer Operation
Ilano Skills Training Center
Cavite City Philippines 08.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary
Prime Courses
Sao Paulo, BrazilSports Recreation Program - Philippines Sports Martial Arts
University of the Philippines
Quezon City, PhilippinesDiploma of Higher Education - Computer Operation
System Technology Institute
Quezon City, PhilippinesSkills
- Ms word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Flow Chart
- Driving A,B,C,D
- Martial Arts Instructor
- Sport Management
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Customer service
- Time management
- HACCP compliance
- Professional attitude
- Calm under pressure
- Food prep
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Multitasking and organization
- Sanitation
- Sanitation practices
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen organization
- New hire training
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Food trends awareness
- Food plating
- Event catering
- Frying
- Culinary creativity
- Food plating and presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Menu planning
- Garnishing techniques
- Food spoilage prevention
- Sauce making
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Portuguese
Upper intermediate
B2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Chef de partie
Anqor River Cruise Portugal
06.2025 - I currently work here
Cook
Hotel Cristal
05.2024 - 04.2025
Junior Cook
Douro Italian Restaurant
03.2022 - 05.2024
Junior Cook
Zu Kuan Chinese Restaurant
02.2018 - 02.2022
Chef de Partie
Lenz Chinese Dragon Entertainment Services
04.2014 - 01.2018
Slaughter
TESDA
08.2009 - 08.2014
Certificate of Higher Education - Culinary
Prime Courses
Sports Recreation Program - Philippines Sports Martial Arts
University of the Philippines
Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Operation
System Technology Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Agriculture Slaughterer Operation
Ilano Skills Training Center