Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Humanitarian Motivation
Timeline
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Paul Jason Balanay

Mount Gambier,Australia

Summary

Dedicated and passionate professional chef with over a decade of experience in high-paced culinary environments across Australia, the Philippines, and the United States. Skilled in leading kitchen operations, managing teams, and maintaining high standards under pressure. Now seeking to leverage culinary expertise, cultural adaptability, and a strong work ethic in the nonprofit or humanitarian sector, with a focus on food security, disaster relief, and community nutrition initiatives.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Mac’s Hotel
02.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, rostering, ordering, and budgeting.
  • Managed team to deliver top-notch meals to various clients.
  • Collaborated with Executive Head Chef and management to maintain standards and meet operational goals.

Sous Chef

Mac’s Hotel
07.2022 - 02.2025
  • Managed kitchen operations and supervised mise en place.
  • Handled staff scheduling and contributed to team development.
  • Ensured quality control of all menu items during service.

Line Cook

Mac’s Hotel
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Executed prep for hot and cold stations including sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained consistency and presentation of plated dishes.

Cook

Munich Brahaus
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Prepared mise en place for both hot line and cold larder.
  • Ensured high culinary standards across large-volume service.

Demi Chef de Partie / Commis Chef

Hyatt Regency
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Worked in Banquets Cold Larder; prepared for events, dietary needs, and buffets.
  • Guided junior team members in absence of supervisors.

Cook / CDP

Bavarian
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Trained new staff and acted in Sous Chef capacity when needed.
  • Managed mise en place for various kitchen stations.

Intern / Line Cook

Sam Snead’s Restaurant, Greenbrier Resorts
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Worked across multiple kitchen stations during internship abroad.
  • Adapted quickly to U.S. fine dining culinary environment.

Education

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set -

HITSA
02-2025

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - undefined

William Angliss Institute
01.2018

B.S. Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management - Culinary Arts

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
01.2014

Skills

  • Menu development & execution
  • Team leadership & staff training
  • Food safety & hygiene compliance
  • Inventory, ordering & kitchen logistics
  • Cross-cultural team collaboration
  • Event catering & buffet preparation
  • Cold larder & hot line expertise
  • Communication with executive management
  • Adaptability in fast-paced or remote environments

Humanitarian Motivation

Driven by a desire to serve and uplift others, I am ready to contribute wherever needed within a humanitarian or nonprofit organization. While I bring a strong culinary background, I am open and willing to take on any role—whether it's logistics, community support, operations, or food service—where I can be of help. My focus is on being adaptable, dependable, and fully engaged in the mission to support vulnerable communities.

Timeline

Head Chef

Mac’s Hotel
02.2025 - Current

Sous Chef

Mac’s Hotel
07.2022 - 02.2025

Line Cook

Mac’s Hotel
11.2020 - 07.2022

Cook

Munich Brahaus
01.2018 - 01.2020

Demi Chef de Partie / Commis Chef

Hyatt Regency
01.2017 - 01.2018

Cook / CDP

Bavarian
01.2015 - 01.2016

Intern / Line Cook

Sam Snead’s Restaurant, Greenbrier Resorts
01.2014 - 01.2014

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - undefined

William Angliss Institute

Food Safety Supervision Skill Set -

HITSA

B.S. Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management - Culinary Arts

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
Paul Jason Balanay