Anh Phong Nguyen
Bentley,WA
Summary
Passionate, driven, and enthusiastic, eager to learn and contribute to team vision and objectives through hard work, dedication, listening, respect and a positive attitude. Always looking to improve through experience and always grateful to be taught.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Chef
Mandoon Estate
Caversham, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Worked in both the busy a la carte style "Homestead Brewery" as well as in the "Surveyors Room" function space.
- Served over 400 customers per service during weekends with the short staff situation due to COVID.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Took responsibility of entire stations when assigned such as pizza station, fryer station, larder, etc.
- Supervised, and guide apprentice chefs on duty.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Casual Chef/Sous Chef
Senso Group
Perth, WA
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Plated every dish with care and attention to maintain business reputation and customer satisfaction.
- Monitored recipe portioning to control food costs.
- Developed well-performing unique menu items and plating presentations.
- Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
- Oversaw the ordering process to ensure proper par levels are maintained.
- Improved processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Communicated with vendors to acquire produce needed for operations and menu testing.
Commis Chef/Chef De Partie
Optus Stadium - MASE & Restaurants
Burswood, WA
05.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked in a variety of outlets, with different service styles including banquets, business functions, and buffets with the business's MASE branch; a la carte within the City View Cafe; fine dining within the Victory Lounge restaurant.
- Worked in the Victory Lounge fine dining outlet during the AFL Season 2020 Grand Final held in WA.
- Worked to deliver a three course lunch for the Prime Minister at the time - Scott Morrison, during a conference held at the stadium.
- Worked autonomously when needed to ensure prep and service can proceed smoothly.
- Prepared and plated dishes with attention to detail and to the standards set out by the Chef de Cuisine.
- Study and learn a variety of plating techniques such as rochers, sweeps, placing garnishes, piping dots, etc.
- Under the instruction of senior chefs, lead and manage small teams of chefs to deliver food or prep items for functions or service.
- Communicated effectively, asking questions to ensure instructions given by senior chefs are executed correctly.
- Prepared fish such as by filleting for use in grilling, frying, sashimi, sushi, etc.
- Prepared meats, poultry such as by trimming, boning for using in stews, grilling, etc.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Train and guide apprentice chefs on duty.
- Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Commis Chef
Vans Cafe & Deli
Cottesloe, WA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked autonomously as well as with the team to serve over 300 customers every service period.
- Upheld standards of quality for the complex and seasonal menu expected by the head chef at all times.
- Took responsibility for the breakfast station - ensuring muffins, bread and muesli products where ready for the restaurant's opening.
- Took responsibility for and assisted other chefs with preparation in accordance recipes designed by the head chef.
- Cleaned and maintained hygiene standards through out the kitchen e.g., kitchen counters, refrigerators, and equipment.
- Rotated through all stations to learn different techniques and skills.
- Process and butcher produce such as cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Rotated food and regularly and informed senior chefs of old items for proper disposal or usage.
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Placed orders to restock items, ensuring stock never runs out as well as avoiding over-ordering.
Chef De Partie
Gill Street Cafe
Mosman Park, WA
02.2019 - 03.2020
- At the time Gill Street Cafe shared owners with Vans Cafe & Deli.
- Took responsibility of opening the kitchen, including ensuring fresh muffins, wraps and salads where made ready for customers.
- Communicate effectively with the team, to ensure kitchen operations are facile.
- Lead & manage the kitchen team until the head chef arrives.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
- Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying and baking.
- Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality Management
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bentley, WA06.2022
Advanced Diploma - Engineering Mechanics
South Metropolitan TAFE
Munster, WA12.2020
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bentley, WA07.2018
Skills
- Calm under stress
- Perform during busy service
- Follow instructions and know when to ask questions
- Plating techniques
- Preparing meats, poultry and fish
- Good listening skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Responsible
- Organization and Time Management
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Casual Chef
Mandoon Estate
03.2022 - Current
Casual Chef/Sous Chef
Senso Group
12.2021 - 03.2022
Commis Chef/Chef De Partie
Optus Stadium - MASE & Restaurants
05.2020 - 11.2021
Commis Chef
Vans Cafe & Deli
02.2019 - 03.2020
Chef De Partie
Gill Street Cafe
02.2019 - 03.2020
Diploma - Hospitality Management
South Metropolitan TAFE
Advanced Diploma - Engineering Mechanics
South Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
South Metropolitan TAFE
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