Wasu Nakchan
Mile End,Australia
Summary
Experienced and reliable chef with hands-on experience across cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and hotel kitchens. Strong background in Thai, Italian, and French cuisine, as well as baked goods and café-style menus. Known for high standards in food quality, hygiene, and teamwork. Passionate about contributing creativity, efficiency, and consistency in professional kitchen environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Tweety Bird Café
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Prepared Australian breakfast and café menu items
- Completed prep for soups, sauces, salads, and garnishes
- Operated grill and deep fryer during service
Kitchen Hand
Godi La Vita
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisted chefs with entrée preparation and ingredient gathering
- Maintained clean and organized workstations
- Supported dishwashing and kitchen flow during service
Chef
Maison Clement
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared mise en place across multiple sections
- Managed entrées and desserts during service
- Ensured dietary requirements were met with accuracy
- Maintained cleanliness and organization across stations
Chef
Nauti Buoy Café
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared café menu items according to recipes to maintain consistency and quality
- Assisted with mise en place, cooking, plating, and service
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and kitchen organization
- Supported efficient daily kitchen operations during service
Chef
Etica / Allegra Dining Room
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted with set menu and à la carte service from prep to plating
- Worked across entrées, mains, and desserts
- Developed vegan and vegetarian menu options
- Managed stock levels and ordering to ensure smooth operations
- Maintained strict hygiene and food safety standards
BOH Chef
Cheekies Hot Chicken
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Prepared fried chicken, sauces, and stocks
- Portioned and handled poultry safely and efficiently
- Created monthly special menu items, including Thai-style and Korean fried chicken burgers
- Managed stock ordering and kitchen inventory
- Maintained a clean, organized, and fast-paced BOH environment
Retail & Kitchen Staff
Adelaide Oval
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared, baked, packaged, and served food for large-scale events
- Performed deep-frying and basic cooking tasks
- Assisted with cashier and customer service support
Owner / Baker
Little Clover Bakery & Dessert
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Produced baked goods including croissants, muffins, brownies, cakes, and bread
- Managed daily baking schedules and ingredient preparation
- Packaged products and designed displays to increase sales
- Operated a small business with hands-on production responsibility
Apprentice Chef
Chateau On
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Assisted with prep, cooking, and plating across multiple sections
- Worked in pantry, hot line, bakery, banquet, and breakfast service
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in all kitchen areas
Apprentice Chef
Mind Winter Green
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted in Thai and Western cooking
- Supported baking, pasta, soups, wood-oven pizza, and cold kitchen prep
- Helped with sausage production and plating
- Maintained clean and organized stations
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA12.2024
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA01.2024
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA12.2023
Bachelor’s Degree - Culinary Art & Technology
Suan Dusit University
Thailand01.2019
High School - Science–Math
Aranyaprathet School
Thailand01.2011
Skills
- Mise en place, prep work & ingredient management
- Entrée, main, dessert & baked goods preparation
- Thai, Italian & French cuisine
- Café & brunch menu execution
- Baking & pastry fundamentals
- Deep-frying, grilling & sauce production
- Menu development (including vegan & vegetarian options)
- Stock control & ordering
- Food safety, hygiene & kitchen organization
- Team collaboration in fast-paced kitchens
Timeline
Chef
Nauti Buoy Café
01.2025 - 02.2026
Chef
Maison Clement
08.2024 - Current
Chef
Etica / Allegra Dining Room
02.2024 - 07.2024
BOH Chef
Cheekies Hot Chicken
06.2022 - 01.2024
Retail & Kitchen Staff
Adelaide Oval
06.2022 - 11.2023
Cook
Tweety Bird Café
03.2022 - 06.2022
Kitchen Hand
Godi La Vita
03.2022 - 06.2022
Owner / Baker
Little Clover Bakery & Dessert
12.2020 - 02.2022
Apprentice Chef
Chateau On
08.2019 - 09.2020
Apprentice Chef
Mind Winter Green
01.2019 - 05.2019
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
TAFE SA
Bachelor’s Degree - Culinary Art & Technology
Suan Dusit University
High School - Science–Math
Aranyaprathet School
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
TAFE SA