SHIH-CHE CHIU
CRACE,ACT
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled chef with a passion for culinary excellence, offering 2.5 years of valuable restaurant experience. Deep understanding and appreciation for diverse flavors and cooking techniques, shaped by background in Taiwan. Expertise in creating mouthwatering dishes that consistently surpass customer expectations. Specializes in grill section operations, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Thrives in fast-paced environments that prioritize attention to detail and creativity. Dedicated to providing memorable culinary creations that leave a lasting impression.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Kinston Hotel
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Managed successful kitchen remodel, selecting equipment that increased productivity and met evolving needs.
- Achieved consistent on-time service, optimizing kitchen workflows and staff scheduling.
Salad Packer
Salad Servers
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.
- Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to prevent delays.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
Cake and Pastries Packer
Stickyfoods & OMG! Fantastic Food
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
- Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts to move materials.
- Documented product transfers and shipments to keep records current and accurate.
Uber Driver
Uber
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
Kitchen Assistant
NEW SHANGHAI Restaurant
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Supported chefs in managing food preparation to achieve precise plating and presentation.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
Farm Worker
Farm
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Business -
Holmes Institute
11.2021
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Holmes Institute
07.2018
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Holmes Institute
06.2017
Skills
- Kitchen Station Restocking
- Food Safety Understanding
- Workplace Health and Safety
- Food Quality Standards
- Knife Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen Operations
- Grilling Techniques
- Ingredient Knowledge
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Kinston Hotel
07.2022 - Current
Salad Packer
Salad Servers
12.2021 - 05.2022
Cake and Pastries Packer
Stickyfoods & OMG! Fantastic Food
07.2021 - 12.2021
Uber Driver
Uber
02.2018 - 12.2019
Kitchen Assistant
NEW SHANGHAI Restaurant
08.2013 - 07.2017
Farm Worker
Farm
01.2013 - 07.2013
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Holmes Institute
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
Holmes Institute
Bachelor of Business -
Holmes Institute
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