Van Kien Vu
Riverwood,Australia
Summary
Asian - Senior chef de partie with many years of experience working in Chinese, Cantonese, North and South Vietnamese Cuisine. It's a person who really work hard and have a passion for cooking and to learn new things to improve more experience in cooking. Excellent time management skills with Capable of managing dining services of up to 100-250seats (Mr.Wong - Merivale) while managing, training and motivating staff to perform to best of abilities across every service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Chef de Partie
Merivale
SYDNEY, NSW
09.2023 - Current
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth running of all food production activities.
- Supervised and trained junior staf, providing guidance and support to ensure they were working safely and efciently.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to health safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Ordered ingredients from suppliers as needed, monitoring stocklevels at all times to prevent shortages or wastage.
- Monitored portion control to ensure consistency across the menu
items. - Checked temperature control setings throughout service periods to ensure food was being cooked correctly.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-qualitymeals produced daily.
Chef De Partie
Merivale
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Work well on Rice/Noodles/Veggies/BBQ, Seafood/ larder Sections
- Managed daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth running of all food production activities.
- Supervised and trained junior staff, providing guidance and support to ensure they were working safely and efficiently.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to health safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Ordered ingredients from suppliers as needed, monitoring stock levels at all times to prevent shortages or wastage.
- Monitored food products, driving quality, freshness and integrity.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
Chef De Partie
The Butcher’s block group
Barangaroo, Australia
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Demi Chef
Merivale - Mr.Wong
Sydney, Australia
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Work on Rice/Noodles/Veggies Section
- Matched food orders with expected demand to minimize risk of spoilage
- Maintained team productivity with effective training and continuous monitoring
- Incorporated new recipes by marketing offerings and training staff on correct cooking techniques
- Inspected foods throughout each shift, verifying quality and attractiveness of each plate
- Trained new team members, and ways to exceed performance expectations
- Estimated amounts and costs of required supplies such as food and ingredients
- Instructed cooks or other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
Chef Assistant
Pen - Catering
Pyrmont, Australia
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisting chefs in service to deliver high quality dishes
- Assisting other sections if they need help
- Preparing A la carte for service
- Preparing Finger food, fruit decoration
- Preparing hot and cold dishes in line with the supervisor's instructions.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Wells International College
Australia 07.2019 - 02.2021
Diploma of hospitality management -
Australian International College
Australia 10.2018 - 04.2019
Cert 4 in Commercial of Cookery -
Australian International College
Australia 10.2017 - 09.2018
Cert 3 in commercial of cookery - Cookery
Australian International College
Australia 10.2016 - 09.2017
Skills
- Food Safety
- Food Allergy Understanding
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen Management
- Staff Motivation
- Positive and Professional
- Menu Development
- Plating and Presentation
- High-Quality Ingredients
- Staff Training
Timeline
Senior Chef de Partie
Merivale
09.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie
Merivale
01.2021 - 09.2023
Chef De Partie
The Butcher’s block group
09.2020 - 02.2021
Demi Chef
Merivale - Mr.Wong
11.2019 - 09.2020
Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Wells International College
07.2019 - 02.2021
Diploma of hospitality management -
Australian International College
10.2018 - 04.2019
Cert 4 in Commercial of Cookery -
Australian International College
10.2017 - 09.2018
Chef Assistant
Pen - Catering
07.2017 - 12.2017
Cert 3 in commercial of cookery - Cookery
Australian International College
10.2016 - 09.2017
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