Henreik Abraham Castillo
Prestons
Summary
Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CHEF
Sushi on fire Narellan Town Center
Narellan, NSW
11.2024 - Current
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
CHEF/ALLROUNDER
Pinoy Chill and Grill
INGLEBURN, NSW, AUSTRALIA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Analyzed products through various stages of production to evaluate quality.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
CHEF
BOTEJYU PHILIPPINES
PHILIPPINES
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Responsible for the kitchen paper works
- Cooking the standard recipe and maintaining its taste and finishing the plate
- Preparing back up for kitchen
- Maintaining the cleanliness and hazards of the kitchen
- Responsible for the whole kitchen
CHEF/BARISTA
FLATWHITE CAFÉ
BATANGAS CITY, PHILIPPINES
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
CHEF
U.S.A. WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAM EXTREME PIZZA-MYRTLE BEACH S.C. USA
USA
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Responsible for the kitchen paper works
- Cooking the standard recipe and maintaining its taste and finishing the plate
- Preparing back up for kitchen
- Maintaining the cleanliness and hazards of the kitchen
- Responsible for the whole kitchen
Education
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Kingsford Academy
Sydney, NSW04.2025
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Kingsford
Sydney, NSW04.2025
Graduate Diploma in Bachelor of Science - Culinary Art and Kitchen Operation
Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas
12.2019
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Allergen awareness
- Workflow optimization
Timeline
CHEF
Sushi on fire Narellan Town Center
11.2024 - Current
CHEF/ALLROUNDER
Pinoy Chill and Grill
07.2024 - 09.2024
CHEF
BOTEJYU PHILIPPINES
06.2022 - 12.2023
CHEF/BARISTA
FLATWHITE CAFÉ
11.2019 - 06.2022
CHEF
U.S.A. WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAM EXTREME PIZZA-MYRTLE BEACH S.C. USA
04.2017 - 06.2017
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Kingsford
Graduate Diploma in Bachelor of Science - Culinary Art and Kitchen Operation
Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
Kingsford Academy