Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Pham Hoang Thien Nguyen

52 Pym Street, Croydon Park ,SA

Summary

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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Alliance College
2/97 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
07-2023

Certification

  • RSA

Languages

Vietnamese
Professional
English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chef

Sitlo Waymouth Ltd Pty
02.2024 - Current

Cook

Sitlo Ltd Pty
02.2021 - 01.2024

Kitchenhand

Jarn Leva Vietnamese
06.2019 - 04.2020

Cook

Little NNQ
04.2018 - 10.2019

Kitchen Hand

Mr Viet
02.2018 - 03.2019

Cook

Thanh Thanh Vietnamese Restaurant
03.2016 - 02.2021

High School Diploma -

Alliance College
Pham Hoang Thien Nguyen