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Pongpol Puksai

MELBOURNE,VIC
Pongpol Puksai

Summary

High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

6
years of professional experience

Work History

Khao Mai Thai Eatery N Bar

Chef De Partie
04.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.

Bob Likes Thai Food

Head Chef
05.2019 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.

Sam's Bann Thai

Sous Chef
01.2017 - 01.2018

Job overview

  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.

Education

Academia Institute
, Melbourne, VIC

Certificate IV from Commercial Cookery
04.2024

Academia Institute
, Melbourne, VIC

Certificate III from Commercial Cookery
01.2023

SELC
, Vancouver, Canada

Diploma from Hospitality
06.2021

Greystone College
, Vancouver, Canada

Diploma from Customer Service Management
05.2020

Skills

  • Safe Work Practices
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Portion and Cost Control
  • Food Allergy Understanding
  • Food Stock and Supply Management
  • Cooking Technique Demonstrations

Hobby

Snowboard Instructor Certificated Level 1 on APSI

Timeline

Chef De Partie

Khao Mai Thai Eatery N Bar
04.2022 - 01.2023

Head Chef

Bob Likes Thai Food
05.2019 - 03.2021

Sous Chef

Sam's Bann Thai
01.2017 - 01.2018

Academia Institute

Certificate IV from Commercial Cookery

Academia Institute

Certificate III from Commercial Cookery

SELC

Diploma from Hospitality

Greystone College

Diploma from Customer Service Management
Pongpol Puksai