Jordan Lei
Hope Island,QLD
Summary
My name is Bowei as known as Jordan i have 8 years working experience at fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
HongKong Old Melodie
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Achieved consistent on-time service, optimizing kitchen workflows and staff scheduling.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Wok Chef
BMD Northcliffe Surf Club
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Use Wok to cooking Asian style delicate dishes.
- Prepare ingredients and stock various of sauces.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Managed food costs, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers to support community partnerships and sustainable practices.
- Managed successful kitchen remodel, selecting equipment that increased productivity and met evolving needs.
- Reduced food waste significantly, introducing composting program and revising portion sizes.
Cook
Schnitz
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Chopping Vegetable, prepared boiled eggs and Gravy
- Restocked supplied and prepared ingredients
- Seasoned and cooked food following recipes or personal judgment experiences.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
Lee's Kitchen
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage and use of kitchen equipment
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and sanitation
Cashier/Kitchen Hand
Dumpling Story
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Stockton Bowling Club
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction by quickly delivering orders
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Chef/Cook/Kitchen Hand
Peacock Palace
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces avoid cross-contamination
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- 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.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
TAFE
07.2019
Commercial Cookery C4 -
TAFE
07.2018
Year10-Year 12 -
Warners Bay High School
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Training and Development
- Kitchen Equipment Handling
- Food plating and Presentation
- Recipes and Menu Planning
- Time Management
- Cooking Equipment Maintenance
- Chopping Various Vegetables and Cutting Meats
- Tossing Wok Cooking Method
- Speak Cantonese, Mandarin and English
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Chef
HongKong Old Melodie
07.2024 - 10.2024
Wok Chef
BMD Northcliffe Surf Club
10.2023 - 06.2024
Cook
Schnitz
04.2023 - 10.2023
Cook
Lee's Kitchen
01.2022 - 02.2023
Cashier/Kitchen Hand
Dumpling Story
08.2021 - 12.2021
Cook/Kitchen Hand
Stockton Bowling Club
01.2020 - 08.2021
Chef/Cook/Kitchen Hand
Peacock Palace
12.2016 - 12.2019
Commercial Cookery C4 -
TAFE
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
TAFE
Year10-Year 12 -
Warners Bay High School
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