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Catherine Pham

Springvale South,Victoria

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 4 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Chef

Mr And Mrs P
02.2022 - 12.2023
  • Elevated restaurant''s reputation by consistently creating high-quality, innovative dishes and maintaining top-notch presentation standards.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency through effective staff scheduling and proper inventory management.
  • Fostered a positive working environment by promoting teamwork and open communication among all kitchen staff members.
  • Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
  • Implemented new recipes and modern cooking techniques to continuously improve the menu offerings and overall dining experience for guests.
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.

Chef De Partie

Coppersmith Hotel
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Helped start up the kitchen and kick start operations within and post 2020 lockdown for COVID-19
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Sanitized all counters properly to prevent food-borne illness.

Chef

Richmond Oyster
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Mentored junior chefs in culinary techniques, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Holmesglen Institute
Glen Waverley, VIC
10.2019

Skills

  • Inventory Rotation
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Forecasting and Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Purchasing Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Professional Networking
  • Resource Management

Accomplishments

  • Re-designed kitchen stations and equipment placement which increased productivity and enhanced workflow processes.
  • Integrated well into existing teams and continued to motivate the team to consistently hit goals set by the business


Certification

  • First Aid Training - 2021
  • Cert 3 Commercial Cookery 2019
  • Cert 3 Retail Operations 2017


Timeline

Head Chef

Mr And Mrs P
02.2022 - 12.2023

Chef De Partie

Coppersmith Hotel
04.2020 - 10.2020

Chef

Richmond Oyster
03.2018 - 12.2019

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Holmesglen Institute

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