Creative Chef with specialty in Vietnamese cuisine. Experience includes 5 years in high-volume, successful restaurants. Proven ability to manage fast-paced kitchens while remaining poised and calm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Sitlo Waymouth Ltd Pty
Adelaide, SA
02.2024 - Current
Work with the management and set daily and weekly production levels for the kitchen.
Assisting in Planning Menus ,Estimating food quantities, and developing dishes, including adjusting flavours and recipes to align with customer preferences.
Cook a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, ensuring the use of proper techniques t maintain the unique flavours of the cuisine.
Maintain stock levels according to requirements of business and understand how this can have an effect on food costs
Implement and ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and health and safety requirements
Check the freshness and quality of ingredients
Ensure food prepared in the kitchen is of highest possible standards
Be responsible for the supervision and training of any junior kitchen staff
Cook
Sitlo Ltd Pty
Adelaide, SA
02.2021 - 01.2024
Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
Supervised specialty dish preparation to satisfy customer requests and cater to various dietary needs.
Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
Cook
Thanh Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant
18 Field St, Adelaide SA 5000
03.2016 - 02.2021
Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items such as Pho and Bun.
Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, vegetables and fish.
Experienced working with Wok.
Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Kitchenhand
Jarn Leva Vietnamese
100 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
06.2019 - 04.2020
Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
Experience with working with high heat oven for roasting.
Skilled of chopping and prepping and presenting foods.
Ability to working and handling multiple positions as the same time.
Cook
Little NNQ
125 Gouger Street, Adelaide 5000
04.2018 - 10.2019
Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
Mainly focus on prepping food and cold roll's presentation.
Kitchen Hand
Mr Viet
20 James Places, Adelaide 5000
02.2018 - 03.2019
Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
Completed prepping, cleaning and other kitchen duties to support cooks.
Packaged and stored food products appropriately to ensure proper handling and preservation.
Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.