Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cookery skills. Professional Chef adept at expertly managing and guiding team of different kitchen personnel in production of different cuisine. Well-versed in overseeing construction, quality and deliverance of each plate. Enthusiastic head chef eager to develop high-quality menus for new and established restaurants. Reliable, hardworking and driven to give guests top quality food. Experienced head chef with over 20 years of experience in catering industry Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Nelson Yeung
Summary
Overview
Work History
Cherrybridge Childcare CentreCastle Hill, NSW
Job overview
- My achievements catering over 90 child per day increased 10 %.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and children special requests.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet children needs and palates.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Baldwin Living Lane Cove Gardens5 Hart St Lane Cove North, NSW
Job overview
- Enforced cooking, plating and garnishing rules across shifts and staff members.
- Monitored and managed kitchen staff during busy rush periods to maintain service levels.
- Learned how to prepare menu items according to precise recipes, cooking procedures and methodologies.
- Stayed current on specialized kitchen terminology and menu item abbreviations to best train workers for fast-paced work.
- Saved $100 by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems
- Served customers and followed outlined steps of service
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity
Education
Ryde Technicial CollegeRyde, NSW
University Overview
Skills
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Menu Planning
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Time Management
- Sanitation guidelines
- Effective communications
- Baking and broiling skills
- Order delivery practices
- Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Fine-dining expertise
- Food inventories
Certification
NSW Food Authority Safety Supervisor Certificate (Expected in 2021)
NSW Leading Nutrition – Food Service Planning & Special Diets (2018)
NSW Acacia Education & Training – Hygienic Practices for Food Safety (2015)
Menu Planning Recommended Dietary Guidelines / Food Safety – Follow Basic Food Safety Practices (2010)
National Police History Check Report (201, ACIC No. 66577, Cert. Key A9918633)
Industrial and Commercial NSW Trade of Cooking
NSW TAFE Certificate in Commercial Cookery Trade
Additional Information
As a highly effective chef with a proven history of success, I am honored to present my qualifications and expertise to chef . I believe my history, professional acumen, and leadership skills align closely to the Chef with your company.
With over 20 years of experience in the industry, I am a dependable and organized professional with the ability to drive company-wide improvement and inspire successful, high-achieving teams. My expertise encompasses all aspects of culinary operations management, from developing attractive menus, maintaining inventory, reducing costs, and maximizing customer satisfaction to harnessing team strengths to improve company-wide performance. Through sound decision making and leadership, I have aided past employers, including Cherry Bridge Station Castle Hill Child Care & Cronulla Seaside Aged Care and Only About Children & KU Child Care Ultimo additional experience as Chef de Partie, Five Star Hotel such as Renaissance Sydney Hotel, Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Hyatt Kingsgate Hotel and Inter-Continental Hotel about 10 years Hotel experience within highly reputed organizations, in accomplishing short- and long-range goals.
Over the course of my professional history, I have achieved the following career highlights:
¨ Skilled in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing innovative dishes to optimist guest satisfaction and encourage repeat and referral customers.
¨ Excel at pinpointing inefficiencies, identifying food quality and service related complaints, and implementing improved procedural process that reduce redundancy and improve accuracy.
¨ Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills along with ability to work in fast-paced and busiest hotel environments.
Thank you for reviewing my submission, and if you have any questions about my professional history or qualifications, please contact me by phone or email. I look forward