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CHENGRU CAI

Perth,Australia

Summary

Committed food preparation professional offers experience in high-volume restaurant and catering environments. Skilled in food safety and sanitation regulations, dishwashing and cleaning operations. Strong ability to work quickly and effectively to meet the demands of busy restaurant kitchens. Reliable worker skilled in quickly and efficiently preparing food for service. Proven ability to multi-task and work well in a team environment.


Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Stories and Karla
02.2025 - Current
  • I am capable of working across multiple kitchen sections, including woodfire grill, grill, pan, and larder. I have strong multitasking skills and can efficiently handle high-volume services, including bookings of 200+ guests. I work well under pressure, maintain consistent quality, and contribute to smooth and timely kitchen operations.
  • Cooked various types of meat, including beef, pork, and poultry, according to recipes or instructions given.
  • Chopped vegetables, seasoned meats, and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing, and braising.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and established standards of quality.
  • Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.

Chef

Odyssea City Beach
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Operate in the grill section, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation
  • Perform prep tasks, manage service, place orders, and maintain detailed prep lists
  • Demonstrate strong knife skills and the ability to work efficiently under pressure
  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment with a commitment to excellence

Chef

Community Coffee
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods
  • Made dessert like cookies and cake
  • Use iron plate to cook during service time
  • Can master deep fryer, oven some kitchen equipment

Chef

Yiamas
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods

Kitchen Hand

Lulu la Deliza
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Cleaned dishes, pots, pans and utensils
  • Portion pasta, Peel garlic, onion, Pick sage, parsley, basil leave
  • Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area

Cook

KCH North Perth
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Cook food during busy hours
  • Chopped vegetables, prepared all the things we need like sauces, soup, rice meat...
  • Cutting meat, boning, marinating chicken wings, etc
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes

Cook

KiRi Japanese
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Chopping and boiling vegetable, preparing food
  • Make and fry tempura
  • Set the plates
  • Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely
  • Cleaned pots, dishes, cutlery bench and shelfs

Cook

OMI
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness, chopped vegetables, and prepared dishes specializing in Japanese cuisine
  • Prepared donburi and udon dishes, ensuring accurate seasoning and presentation

Education

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College
Perth, WA

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College
Perth, WA

Bachelor Of Business - Sports Management

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Stanley College

Advance Diploma of Hospitality

Ailfe
Perth, WA
06-2025

Skills

  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Grill, Wood fire Grill, Larder
  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Pan Fry, Deep Fry
  • Food Safety Measures

Certification

Certificate 3 and 4

Food Safety Certificate

Advance Diploma of Hospitality

WA Driver licence

Timeline

Chef

Stories and Karla
02.2025 - Current

Chef

Odyssea City Beach
10.2024 - 02.2025

Chef

Community Coffee
01.2024 - 12.2024

Chef

Yiamas
10.2023 - 01.2024

Kitchen Hand

Lulu la Deliza
05.2023 - 10.2023

Cook

KCH North Perth
03.2023 - 07.2023

Cook

KiRi Japanese
01.2023 - 06.2023

Cook

OMI
07.2022 - 01.2023

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College

Bachelor Of Business - Sports Management

Deakin University

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Stanley College

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Stanley College

Advance Diploma of Hospitality

Ailfe
CHENGRU CAI