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Work History
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HauChing Diu

Saint Albans

Summary

Adept Chef with a proven track record at Fortune Alley, enhancing kitchen operations through effective training and reducing food waste by strategic planning. Expert in food safety and customer service, showcasing exceptional knife skills and hospitality expertise. Achieved significant improvements in food quality and kitchen efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Fortune Alley
04.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.

Junior Sous Chef

MAMA Mee
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Maintained inventory records and updated ordering systems regularly to ensure adequate stock levels based on anticipated demand.
  • Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.

Commis Chef

Flovie Brunch
07.2021 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Commis Chef

Little Fat Duck
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.

Commis Chef

MisterMinh
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
  • Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
  • Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.

Education

No Degree - Cookery

Australian Institute of Technical Training
Level 3, 440 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Victoria
12-2022

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Allergen awareness
  • Banquets and catering

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
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Professional Working

Timeline

Chef

Fortune Alley
04.2023 - Current

Junior Sous Chef

MAMA Mee
11.2021 - 02.2023

Commis Chef

Flovie Brunch
07.2021 - 08.2022

Commis Chef

Little Fat Duck
02.2019 - 05.2020

Commis Chef

MisterMinh
04.2017 - 08.2018

No Degree - Cookery

Australian Institute of Technical Training
HauChing Diu