Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Accomplishments
Networks And Memberships
Languages
Honours And Awards
Certification
Additional Information
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Morris Danzen Catanghal

Morris Danzen Catanghal

Oakleigh,VIC

Summary

An award-winning Italian/ Filipino chef from Italy. Passionate, detail-oriented and creative chef with more than 10 years of experience with Italian, Fusion Mediterranean and Orientale modern contemporary cuisine. Proven leader with strong coordination and communication skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Buono Parkdale Restaurant
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.

Chef De Cuisine / Co-owner

La Bottega Fusion Cuisine
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
  • Served as an integral part of the hiring process for new kitchen staff members, contributing valuable insights into candidate selection based on experience and skill set compatibility with existing team dynamics.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Part Time Sous Chef

La Cucina
10.2015 - 08.2017
  • Directs food preparation and collaborates with the executive chef
  • Helps in the design of food and drink menus
  • Produces high-quality plates, including both design and taste
  • Oversees and supervises kitchen staff
  • Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.

Private Chef

In-House Chef (Direct Hired)
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Daily food preparation
  • Maintain records documenting grocery budget, menus and time worked
  • Explored new recipes and ingredients to maintain variety and novelty.
  • Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.

Cook

Kentucky Fried Chicken
11.2010 - 05.2011
  • Met fast-paced customer demands, cooking each day with consistent quality
  • Memorized recipes and cooked meals to meet all required and portion specifications
  • Communicated with kitchen crew members to delegate tasks and responsibilities
  • Daily inventory.

Cook

Jollibee Foods Corporation
12.2009 - 07.2010
  • Met fast-paced customer demands, cooking each day with consistent quality
  • Memorized recipes and cooked meals to meet all required and portion specifications
  • Communicated with kitchen crew members to delegate tasks and responsibilities
  • Daily inventory.

Education

Food & Beverage Management (An Introduction Online Class) - Food & Beverage Management An Introduction Online

Università Commerciale Di Luigi Bocconi
2021

Multimedia Technology

AMA Computer Learning Center
Malolos City, Philippines
04.2014

Skills

Food Safety

Microsoft Word, Excel and Da Vinci Resolve

Modern Culinary Techniques

Excellent customer service

Quality Assurance

Food Safety and sanitation practices

Menu Creation

Fine Dining

Team management

Food Preparation

Verbal Communication

Accomplishments

  • 2020 Grand Champion in a cooking reality tv show held in Italy hosted and judged by Chef Gino D'acampo and Fred Siriex. The competition was held in Rome, Milan and Manchester concentrates with Italian Cuisine.
  • Created complete seasonal menu based on high quality ingredients restaurant menu for La Bottega Fusion Cuisine in Sicily Italy.
  • Pioneering Filipino food thru events held in Milan, Bergamo and Melbourne, Australia.
  • Co-founder of Adobros Supper Club and Adobro's Australia, creating contents in social media educating aspiring chefs about food.

Networks And Memberships

Member of Filipino Chefs Association Of Victoria

Member of Assosazioni  Italiani Cuochi

Languages

Filipino
English
Italian

Honours And Awards

Gino Cerca Chef, 09/19/2020, A cooking reality tv show held in Italy hosted and judged by Chef Gino D'acampo and Fred Siriex. The competition was held in Rome and concentrates with Italian Cuisine., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=069KDHUV3_Y, Grand Champion

Certification

  • All about Allergens for Cooks and Chefs 2023
  • HACCP

Additional Information

Date of birth: 26/08/1991

Place Of Birth: Calumpit, Bulacan Philippines

Nationality: Italian

Age: 33

Status: Married


Timeline

Sous Chef

Buono Parkdale Restaurant
03.2023 - Current

Chef De Cuisine / Co-owner

La Bottega Fusion Cuisine
01.2018 - 09.2022

Part Time Sous Chef

La Cucina
10.2015 - 08.2017

Private Chef

In-House Chef (Direct Hired)
01.2011 - 01.2013

Cook

Kentucky Fried Chicken
11.2010 - 05.2011

Cook

Jollibee Foods Corporation
12.2009 - 07.2010

Food & Beverage Management (An Introduction Online Class) - Food & Beverage Management An Introduction Online

Università Commerciale Di Luigi Bocconi

Multimedia Technology

AMA Computer Learning Center

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