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AUSTIN WONGPOUN

Chef
South Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with experience in high-pressure kitchen environments, dedicated to delivering consistency and quality in every dish. Meticulous attention to detail ensures adherence to food safety and presentation standards, while a proven track record of fostering teamwork enhances overall kitchen efficiency. Strong problem-solving, organizational, and training skills contribute to motivating team members and achieving operational excellence. Exceptional communication abilities facilitate positive interactions with customers, employees, and third parties, reinforcing the hotel's reputation and brand integrity.

Overview

2
years of professional experience
3
Certification

Work History

Ottie's at Crown Plaza Melbourne

Commis chef
05.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted in managing kitchen operations during peak service hours.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.

Ottie's at Crown Plaza Melbourne

Kitchen hand / Cook
10.2023 - 04.2025

Job overview

  • Assisted in food preparation, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, supporting efficient workflow.
  • Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and dishwashers, with care and precision.
  • Collaborated with chefs to organize ingredients for meal service, enhancing team efficiency.
  • Supported dishwashing duties, ensuring timely availability of clean utensils and cookware.
  • Adapted quickly to changing priorities during peak service times, maintaining high service quality.

The Firehouse

Kitchen Hand /Assistant Cook
05.2023 - 10.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted chefs with cooking and plating dishes, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
  • Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness of kitchenware and utensils.
  • Followed food safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Maintained equipment by performing routine cleaning and reporting any malfunctions to management.
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.

Supp

Agency Kitchen Hand and Cook
04.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview


  • Assisted in food preparation and ingredient assembly for daily menu items
  • Conducted inventory checks to monitor stock levels of ingredients
  • Supported team members by training new staff on kitchen procedures
  • Streamlined dishwashing processes to enhance overall kitchen efficiency


The Agency Listing (The Employer)

- Royal Oak Hotel (Pub)

- Hobson's Bay Hotel (Bistro Japanese).

- Beauty & The Beats Café (Café Thai/Vietnamese).
- Centonove (Italian)

- Napier Hotel (Pub)

- Main street Café (Café)

- Connie's Italian Diner (Diner)

Greek'n Out

Kitchen Hand /Kitchen Cook
03.2023 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Assisted chefs with cooking and plating dishes, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
  • Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness of kitchenware and utensils.
  • Followed food safety protocols to prevent cross-contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations.
  • Maintained equipment by performing routine cleaning and reporting any malfunctions to management.
  • Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.

Season Provedore Italian Restaurant

Kitchen Hand /Food Prep Cooking Assistant
01.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation, ensuring timely service and quality presentation.
  • Cleared and sanitized workstations to uphold hygiene regulations throughout shifts.
  • Stocked supplies and ingredients, managing inventory levels for optimal kitchen operations.

SS Garden & Care Service CO., LTD.

Landscape Project
06.2020 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • - Managed a team of landscape installers to complete projects on time, within budget, and with high quality standards.
  • - Created project proposals for new clients based on client needs and budgets.
  • - Assisted in creating estimates for jobs that require more detailed design work or special pricing considerations due to site conditions or other factors.
  • - Maintained contact with current customers regarding their landscaping needs and concerns through email, phone calls, text messages, etc., in order to maintain customer satisfaction levels at 100%.
  • - Conducted site analysis to identify existing conditions, understand the client's needs and develop preliminary concepts.
  • - Prepared construction documents including drawings and specifications using design skill.

Nongnooch Landscape & Garden Design CO., LTD.

Apprentice
11.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • - Conducted site analysis to identify existing conditions, understand the client's needs and develop preliminary concepts.
  • - Design the garden according to the specifications.
  • - Present the design to the supervisor for develop and present to the customer.
  • - Sell products
  • - Arrange product stock

Education

Altec College
Melbourne, VIC

from Diploma of Hospitality Management
10.2025

University Overview

Greenwich English College

from Level Upper intermediate
09.2023

University Overview

Maejo University
Chiangmai, Thailand

Bachelor of Technology from Landscape Technology
01.2020

University Overview

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Food safety practices
  • Kitchen organization
  • Team management
  • Portion standards
  • Knife skills
  • Food presentation
  • Leadership qualities
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Lumion

Certification

  • IHG Handling Information
    Responsibly (Hotel) Training - 13/08/2025
  • IHG Foundation Food Safety
    (Corporate, Owned & Managed Hotels) Training - 22/11/2023
  • IHG Problem Handling Training - 22/11/2023
  • IHG Management of Fire Safety (Corporate, Owned & Managed Hotels) Training - 22/11/2023
  • IHG Foundation Health & Safety (Corporate, Owned & Managed Hotels) Training - 22/11/2023
  • Handling Credit Cards Securely Training - 22/11/2023
  • True Hospitality Service Skills Training - 20/11/2023
  • IHG Way of Clean for Non-Housekeeping Colleagues Training - 19/11/2023
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Work Preference

Work Type

Part Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceTeam Building / Company Retreats

Timeline

Commis chef
Ottie's at Crown Plaza Melbourne
05.2025 - Current
Kitchen hand / Cook
Ottie's at Crown Plaza Melbourne
10.2023 - 04.2025
Kitchen Hand /Assistant Cook
The Firehouse
05.2023 - 10.2023
Agency Kitchen Hand and Cook
Supp
04.2023 - 06.2023
Kitchen Hand /Kitchen Cook
Greek'n Out
03.2023 - 06.2023
Kitchen Hand /Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Season Provedore Italian Restaurant
01.2023 - 03.2023
Landscape Project
SS Garden & Care Service CO., LTD.
06.2020 - 01.2023
Apprentice
Nongnooch Landscape & Garden Design CO., LTD.
11.2019 - 03.2020
Greenwich English College
from Level Upper intermediate
Altec College
from Diploma of Hospitality Management
Maejo University
Bachelor of Technology from Landscape Technology
AUSTIN WONGPOUNChef