Jeeraphat Krathu
Melbourne
Summary
Cook with years of experience at a Thai restaurant who wants to pursue the career path in the culinary world. Capable of managing dining services while multitasking at different stations and coaching new staff to perform to their best abilities across every service. Experienced with food preparation and kitchen support, ensuring quality and consistency in dishes. Utilizes culinary skills to assist in meal creation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Track record of collaborating effectively with team members to meet kitchen demands.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Commis Chef
Infuse Asian Fusion
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
- 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.
- Supported timely service by preparing ingredients for multiple dishes simultaneously, ensuring all components were ready for plating.
- Developed strong multitasking abilities by managing multiple cooking stations during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality output.
- Increased productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency or complexity during high-pressure situations.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kitchen procedures and best practices, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Collaborated with team members to create innovative daily specials, increasing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Improved dish consistency by training new kitchen staff in precise measurement and cooking techniques.
- Facilitated smooth kitchen operations during peak hours, ensuring timely order fulfillment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Mastered a variety of cooking equipment, including ovens, grills, and fryers, to produce diverse menu items with consistent quality.
Kitchen Hand/ All Rounder
Thailander Emporium
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
01.2019 - 04.2023
- Prepare and serve food and drinks while assisting chefs with daily routines.
- Able to handle the pressure of a bustling service.
- Handle cash and operate a point-of-sale terminal and EFTPOS machine.
- Take orders from customers and advise on their dietary requirements.
- Maintain cleanliness of the service area to food safety standards.
- Provide a prompt response to all guest enquiries and requests.
- Excel in a high-volume and fast-paced environment.
Cook
Little Buddha Thai Cuisine
Melbourne
2016 - 2017
- Set up curry and entrée work stations with required ingredients and equipment.
- Execute opening and closing procedures.
- Accomodate guests’ special requests.
- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing, and mixing ingredients.
- Occasionally serve food, take orders, and wash dishes.
- Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
Education
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
10.2022
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC09.2022
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
PAX Institute of Education
08.2020
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Willingness to Learn
- Work under pressure
- Food preparation
- Mise en place
- Food presentation
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Measuring and portioning
- Allergen awareness
- Ingredient set up
- Ordering and receiving
- Stock control
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Performance improvement
Languages
English
Thai
Timeline
Commis Chef
Infuse Asian Fusion
01.2023 - Current
Kitchen Hand/ All Rounder
Thailander Emporium
01.2019 - 04.2023
Cook
Little Buddha Thai Cuisine
2016 - 2017
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery -
PAX Institute of Education