DAVID LI
Bateman,WA
Summary
Chef preparing Thai, Korean, Japanese, Malaysian and Vietnamese dishes across wok, stove and deep-frying sections in busy restaurant kitchens. Delivers mise en place, sauce preparation, ingredient checks, labelling, recipe standards, and post-service cleaning to support safe and consistent service. Works across front-line service settings with food safety, hygiene, and plate-washing duties that keep the kitchen moving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Golden Sukhotahai Restaurant
Perth, WA
09.2026 - Current
- Prepare 5-25 dishes daily across the wok and deep-fry stations during service.
- Prepare Thai sauces and mise en place before service, following recipes and kitchen standards.
- Store and label ingredients after service to support safe handling and organized inventory.
- Maintain a clean, safe kitchen through daily cleaning and hygiene practices.
Chef
Phitcha Thai Bistro
Northbridge, WA
02.2026 - 09.2026
- Prepare 5-10 Thai dishes daily across wok and deep-fry stations during service.
- Prepared mise en place and Thai sauces before service, following recipes for consistent kitchen output.
- Stored and labelled ingredients after service to support food safety compliance and reduce mix-ups.
- Maintained a clean, safe kitchen through daily closing tasks and steady workflow coordination.
Chef
Gami Chicken & Beer
Northbridge, WA
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Cooking and serving Korean cusines at deep frying and stove section
- Washing and sanitising plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Preparing the ‘Misen en Place’ through the recipe before the service.
- Storing and labelling the ingredients after service.
- General cleaning to maintain a clean and safe environment for service
- Duties:
Kitchen Staff
The Red Chair CAFE
Subiaco, WA
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Serving food and coffee
- Cooperating with the Head Chef and to prepare Malasian and cook Vitnamnese dishes.
- Sandwich making
- Washing and sanitising plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Preparing the ‘Misen en Place’ through the recipe before the service.
- Storing and labelling the ingredients after service.
- General cleaning to maintain a clean and safe environment for service
- Duties:
Trainee Chef
Bentley Pines Restaurant
Bentley, WA
07.2023 - 06.2025
- Completed 1-3 kitchen service duties weekly while supporting smooth food and beverage delivery during busy shifts.
- Prepared 1-3 mise en place tasks weekly to keep service stations stocked and ready before service.
- Prepared and cooked menu items to recipe standards, maintaining consistent presentation and portion control.
- Supported dessert and dish preparation with teammates, coordinating timing to keep service moving efficiently.
- Washed and sanitised plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Stored and labelled ingredients after service to support stock rotation, freshness, and organised kitchen storage.
- Maintained a clean, safe kitchen, restaurant, and bar area through routine cleaning and proper sanitation practices.
Kitchen Hand
Sumiya Gin on James
Northbridge, WA
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Washed and sanitised 20-100 plates daily using industrial dishwashers in line with manufacturer instructions.
- Worked effectively in a 60-seater Japanese restaurant, supporting smooth kitchen service during busy shifts.
- Prepared mise en place before service, following recipes and maintaining a steady workflow for the kitchen team.
- Cooperated with teammates to prepare desserts and dishes, contributing to timely meal delivery and consistent service.
- Stored and labelled ingredients after service, supporting kitchen organisation, stock rotation, and safe food handling.
Kitchen Hand
May Street Larder
East Fremantle, WA
- 05.2024
- Washing and sanitising plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
- Preparing ingredients through follow the instruction of head chef.
- Cooperating with teammates to prepare desserts and dishes.
- Storing and labelling the ingredients after service.
- General cleaning to maintain a clean and safe environment for service
- Duties:
Education
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Stanley College
Perth, WA08-2025
Diploma - Hospitality Management
SM TAFE
Bentley, WA06-2025
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
SM TAFE
Bentley, WA12-2024
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
SM TAFE
Bentley, WA07-2024
Skills
- Food preparation & cooking techniques
- Kitchen operations & hygiene
- Mise en place preparation
- Recipe standardization
- Menu planning & stock management
- Food cost control
- Inventory ordering
- Food safety compliance
- Time management & multitasking
- Teamwork & communication
- Staff supervision
- Kitchen workflow management
Personal Information
Title: COMMERCIAL COOK
Timeline
Chef
Golden Sukhotahai Restaurant
09.2026 - Current
Chef
Phitcha Thai Bistro
02.2026 - 09.2026
Chef
Gami Chicken & Beer
10.2025 - 01.2026
Kitchen Staff
The Red Chair CAFE
06.2025 - 01.2026
Kitchen Hand
Sumiya Gin on James
06.2024 - 04.2025
Trainee Chef
Bentley Pines Restaurant
07.2023 - 06.2025
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
SM TAFE
Certificate IV - Kitchen Management
SM TAFE
Diploma - Hospitality Management
SM TAFE
Advanced Diploma - Hospitality Management
Stanley College
Kitchen Hand
May Street Larder
- 05.2024