Heng Keong Chua
Waverley
Summary
Exceptional Head Chef with superb understanding of recipes and food cooking methods. Specialties include determining proper portions, menu planning and managing food inventory. Passionate about food and hospitality. Skillfully manage kitchen and food preparation areas.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
M-WOK TASTE
11.2022 - Current
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
- Streamlined food inventory management, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.
- Developed seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Implemented health and safety standards, maintaining compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to optimize service delivery and guest experience.
- Conducted regular kitchen inspections, ensuring cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
- Researched culinary trends to innovate offerings and maintain competitive edge in dining market.
Head Chef
Malay Malay Restaurant
09.2018 - 10.2022
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Ensured timely delivery of all orders during busy services by implementing efficient workstations and streamlined plating processes.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing, improving profit margins without compromising on ingredient quality.
Kitchen Hand
Li Nong Chinese Restaurant
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to support food preparation and assembly tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted chefs in food storage, inventory management, and ingredient preparation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance service delivery in fast-paced environment.
Food and Nutrition Representative
Ettason
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed innovative food products aligned with consumer trends and market demands.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline product development processes.
- Analyzed ingredient functionality to optimize formulations for performance and cost efficiency.
- Increased efficiency through continuous process improvement initiatives in formulation development stages.
- Drove sustainability efforts within the organization by incorporating eco-friendly practices into product development processes.
- Designed innovative, timely and cost-effective improvements, concepts and developments with respect to new or existing products and processes.
Food Manager
Eng Hock Hiong Food Stuff
01.2007 - 09.2016
- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workforce efficiency and maintain service quality.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained new employees on food preparation techniques and operational procedures.
- Developed menus in alignment with dietary guidelines and customer preferences.
- Monitored food quality standards to ensure consistency in meal presentation and taste.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Negotiated vendor contracts for better pricing options on ingredients while not compromising on quality or freshness of products used in our dishes.
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Team management
- Menu development
- Kitchen operations
- Cost management
- Equipment maintenance
- Food safety regulations
Certification
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Competency Card
Driver License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese
Native or Bilingual
Cantonese
Native or Bilingual
Interests
running
Timeline
Head Chef
M-WOK TASTE
11.2022 - Current
Head Chef
Malay Malay Restaurant
09.2018 - 10.2022
Kitchen Hand
Li Nong Chinese Restaurant
07.2017 - 08.2018
Food and Nutrition Representative
Ettason
11.2016 - 06.2017
Food Manager
Eng Hock Hiong Food Stuff
01.2007 - 09.2016
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