MUZI ZHANG
Claremont,Australia
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional with several years of experience in the hospitality industry, including working as a Chef and Sous Chef in fast-paced environments. Strong customer service, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills developed through delivering high-quality service under pressure. Looking to transition into front house team member, where I can apply my strong work ethic, communication skills, and attention to detail. A quick learner with a positive attitude, eager to develop new skills and contribute to a retail team. Available to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
chef
lyric's underground
maylands
03.2026 - Current
Sous chef
Balmoral hotel
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to improve food preparation efficiency and elevate presentation quality.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations.
- Trained new cooks on culinary techniques and kitchen safety procedures.
- Implemented food safety standards to uphold health regulations in the kitchen.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored cooking processes and adjusted recipes for quality consistency in dishes.
- Directed kitchen staff in daily operations, maintaining high standards in food production, sanitation, and safety practices.
Sous chef
Belgian Beer Cafe
Perth, WA
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Train new and existing kitchen staff on the preparation, arrangement and plating of dishes per the current menu
- Ensure all staff members adhere to culinary standards and regulations
- Respond to customer inquiries and concerns personally
- Design new menu choices based on seasonal ingredients and customer demand
- Track, record and replenish inventory as needed
- Cross-train kitchen staff on multiple stations
- Assist head chef for stocktake
- Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
- Help in the preparation and design of all food and drinks menus
- Produce high quality plates both design and taste wise
Chef De Partie
Belgian Beer Cafe
Perth, WA
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Ensure that the kitchen operates in a timely way that meets our quality standards
- Resourcefully solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
- Manage and train kitchen staff, establish working schedule and assess staff's performance
- Order supplies to stock inventory appropriately
- Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently
- Ensured that all necessary equipment was available and properly functioning before service began
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area
- Managed inventory levels by tracking sales, rotating stock and replenishing supplies as needed
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures
Console Operator
Liberty Fuel Station
Pinjarra, WA
06.2022 - 12.2022
- I am experienced in using electronic/manual cash registers and am frequently required to count the cash totals at the close of business each day
- I am also familiar with EFTPOS payment machines as I am required to balance the receipts appropriately with the cash register totals
- I am frequently tasked with completing perishable goods orders as well as other stock items
- In accordance with these orders, I am also required to record daily lists for food preparation and delegate tasks appropriately
- As kitchen manager I am responsible for ensuring workplace safety in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations as well as maintaining hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with the Department of Health, WA
- I have an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including use of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Kitchen Hand
Belgian beer cafe
Perth, WA
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Cleaned dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
- Swept and mopped floors to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen area
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed
- Disposed of garbage according to health regulations
- Received deliveries of food items and stored them properly
- Operated dishwashers to sanitize dishes and silverware
- Maintained a neat workstation throughout shift hours
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware
Education
MLPLCA001 -
06-2026
Advanced diploma - hospitality management
EEI
01-2024
Diploma - Cookery
APSI
East Perth04-2022
Certificate IV - Cookery
APSI
East Perth11-2021
Certificate III - Cookery
APSI
East Perth04-2021
Skills
- Communication skills
- Stock take
- Dish Preparation
- Customer service
- Stock ordering
- Time management
- Food Allergy Understanding
- Kitchen Utensils
- Food Safety
- Food Preparation
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Safe Food Handling
- Heavy Lifting
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
Certification
- Approved manager
- RSA
- First aid
- WSET level 1 award in wines
Timeline
chef
lyric's underground
03.2026 - Current
Sous chef
Balmoral hotel
06.2025 - 10.2025
Sous chef
Belgian Beer Cafe
10.2024 - 06.2025
Console Operator
Liberty Fuel Station
06.2022 - 12.2022
Chef De Partie
Belgian Beer Cafe
03.2022 - 10.2024
Kitchen Hand
Belgian beer cafe
11.2020 - 03.2022
MLPLCA001 -
Advanced diploma - hospitality management
EEI
Diploma - Cookery
APSI
Certificate IV - Cookery
APSI
Certificate III - Cookery
APSI