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Viet Cuong By

Viet Cuong By

Ryde,Australia

Summary

Career Goals Take part in the world culinary with diversified culture and knowledge. Profound understanding of new ingredients from every cultures and nations. Willingness to learn and receive criticism in order to develop and improve my organizational skills and gain more experience. I have experience in the kitchen around 6 years with mutiples type of cuisine, from coffee shop, casual dining to fine dining, also nummerous of events

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef for On-going Production Kitchen

Gate Gourmet
12.2023 - Current

A Chef at Gate Gourmet is responsible for preparing high-quality meals that meet airline catering standards, ensuring consistency, taste, and presentation. Working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, the chef follows strict food safety regulations and adheres to airline-specific dietary requirements. They collaborate with kitchen teams to efficiently produce meals for various airlines while maintaining operational efficiency and minimizing waste.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook meals according to airline specifications, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Develop and execute menu items that meet airline and customer expectations.
  • Follow strict hygiene and food safety protocols in compliance with HACCP and company policies.
  • Work efficiently in a high-volume kitchen to meet production deadlines.
  • Collaborate with kitchen staff, supervisors, and food preparation teams.
  • Manage inventory, monitor ingredient quality, and minimize food waste.
  • Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of food products.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area.
Skills & Qualifications
  • Proven experience as a chef in a large-scale catering or food production environment.
  • Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety, and airline catering standards.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Experience with international cuisine and dietary accommodations is a plus.
  • Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.


Contact Detail:

Yi Doo Lee

Executive Sous Chef - OPERATION


300 Coward Street,

Sydney New South Wales NSW 2020

Australia


Mobile Number: 0466102170

Ylee@gategroup.com [www.gategourmet.com]

Casual Chef for Agencies and Production Kitchen

I Need A Chef and Side Kickers
07.2023 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional service by accommodating diverse dietary restrictions and special requests from clients.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by implementing strict safety protocols and adhering to HACCP guidelines.
  • Assisted in the growth of the catering business through successful collaborations with external event spaces, expanding available venue options for clients.
  • Collaborated with other chefs to design seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients for optimal taste and presentation.
  • Showcased culinary creativity through the development of innovative dishes, elevating overall guest experience.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.


Contact Details:

INAC - I NEED A CHEF

Phone: 02 8067 0655

Email: sydney@inac.com.au

Level 2 / Suite 3 2-12 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Café Chef

Third Rail Cafe
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious menu items.
  • Utilized creative plating techniques that enhanced dish presentation and contributed to an elevated dining experience.
  • Ensured prompt attention to dietary restrictions and allergy concerns by working closely with waitstaff on customizing menu offerings.
  • Assisted in the development of seasonal menus, incorporating fresh ingredients for maximum flavor profiles.
  • Established strong relationships with local vendors, securing access to premium ingredients at competitive prices.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, improving overall guest experiences.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing food waste.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
  • Led a team of kitchen staff to consistently produce high-quality dishes under tight deadlines during peak service hours.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Contact Detail:

  • Cafe's Owner: Jenny Tien. Mobile Number: 0401198098

Café Chef

Old Quarter Cafe
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by creating visually appealing and delicious menu items.
  • Utilized creative plating techniques that enhanced dish presentation and contributed to an elevated dining experience.
  • Ensured prompt attention to dietary restrictions and allergy concerns by working closely with waitstaff on customizing menu offerings.
  • Handled catering orders for special events, showcasing the cafe''s culinary expertise to a wider audience.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, improving overall guest experiences.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability while minimizing food waste.
  • Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.

Contact Detail:

  • Cafe's Owner: Viet Thang Chu
  • Mobile Number: 0448335678

Demi Chef

Felix restaurant – Merivale Group
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Work as CDP chef responsibilities at Felix Bistro including seafood section, hot entrée, larder and pastry section
  • Be responsible for Little Felix Bar foods in some evening and night shifts, serving seafood, cheese and bar foods at the same time
  • In order to promote at the restaurant, training was provided for CDP position
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among kitchen staff.
  • Ensured consistency in taste and presentation for all dishes, adhering strictly to established recipes and plating guidelines.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with local health codes and regulations.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Café Chef

Old Quarter Cafe
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen
  • Responsible for high standards of food, hygiene, health and safety
  • Preparing foods and services at the busy coffee
  • Have responsibility for the organizational kitchen, ingredients and menu

Commis and Demi Chef

Blanca bar and dining
01.2018 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: www.blanca.com.au
  • Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen
  • Responsible for high standards of food, hygiene, health and safety
  • Preparing foods for cold side, hot side and grill side and work as commis chef at the beginning, especially cold side
  • From January of 2019, have responsibility of cold side section as demi chef such as preparing and serving appetizers and desserts, fish and meat, etc
  • At the same time, support hot side and grill side at preparation and service time
  • Www.blanca.com.au

Education

Advance Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cuisine

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute
08.2020

Certificate IV in Hospitality - Cuisine

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute
Sydney, NSW
12-2019

Certificate III in Hospitality - Cuisine

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute
06.2019

Certificate of Vietnamese Cuisine -

07.2017

Skills

  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Meal service
  • Food plating
  • Patience and empathy
  • Time management skills
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service excellence
  • Product knowledge
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ordering and stocking
  • Problem-solving

Hobbies and Interests

  • Voluntary Employment, Mid – Autumn festival for poor Vietnamese children, Ba Vi, Vietnam, Tutor for children in poverty, Bac Giang, Vietnam
  • Animals mainly dogs

Working Rights

The Graduate Work 485 Visa – Permission to work unlimited hours in industry placement period (02/01/21 – Present) and holidays.

Timeline

Chef for On-going Production Kitchen

Gate Gourmet
12.2023 - Current

Casual Chef for Agencies and Production Kitchen

I Need A Chef and Side Kickers
07.2023 - Current

Café Chef

Third Rail Cafe
06.2022 - 07.2023

Café Chef

Old Quarter Cafe
09.2021 - 06.2022

Demi Chef

Felix restaurant – Merivale Group
01.2021 - 07.2021

Café Chef

Old Quarter Cafe
08.2019 - 01.2021

Commis and Demi Chef

Blanca bar and dining
01.2018 - 08.2019

Certificate of Vietnamese Cuisine -

Advance Diploma of Hospitality Management - Cuisine

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute

Certificate IV in Hospitality - Cuisine

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute

Certificate III in Hospitality - Cuisine

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute
Viet Cuong By