CHIEKO UCHIKAWA
57B Flinders Rd,Hillcrest,SA
Summary
Versatile Chef with vast experience preparing dishes to impress diners. Trains and develops chefs to company standards. Anticipates ingredient needs and arranges re-stock to facilitate productive kitchen flow and uphold business standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Leigh Street Wine Room
Adelaide, SA
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Operated fire wood grills,stoves,fryers and ovens
Chef
Noi Vietnamese Eatry
Adelaide, SA
01.2020 - 10.2025
- Prepared all restaurant menu items,special dietary requirements as needed
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Chef De Partie
Press Food and Wine
Adelaide, SA
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Safely operated kitchen equipment, including industrial-size mixers and knife sharpening tools.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Operated fire wood grills,stoves,fryers and ovens
Casual Chef
Press Food and Wine
Adelaide, SA
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared high-quality dishes according to established recipes.
- Prepared ingredients including chopping,storing food and cooked food in keeping with recipes.
Demi Chef
Four Seasons Hotel
Tokyo, Japan
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Trained new employees on proper cooking methods, knife handling, safety practices.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Ensured proper storage conditions were maintained throughout the kitchen area.
- Sliced, diced, chopped, cut and portioned meats for use in menu items.
Education
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Quality Training & Hospitality College
Adelaide, SA07-2020
Certificate III in Hospitality Commercial Cookery -
TAFE SA
Adelaide, SA07-2010
Skills
- Positive and professional
- Hardworking and dilgent
- Good communication and team work
- Food preparation
- Ordering and requisitions
- Staff training
- Garnishing and plating
Timeline
Sous Chef
Leigh Street Wine Room
11.2022 - Current
Chef De Partie
Press Food and Wine
03.2021 - 11.2022
Chef
Noi Vietnamese Eatry
01.2020 - 10.2025
Casual Chef
Press Food and Wine
03.2019 - 02.2020
Demi Chef
Four Seasons Hotel
09.2012 - 05.2016
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Quality Training & Hospitality College
Certificate III in Hospitality Commercial Cookery -
TAFE SA
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