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Shih-min Yu

Warrnambool,VIC

Summary

Adept Chef with a proven track record at Simon's Waterfront, enhancing kitchen efficiency and food quality through innovative cooking techniques and strict hygiene protocols. Skilled in food safety and fostering effective team communications, I significantly improved meal preparation processes and kitchen safety, ensuring top-notch dining experiences.

High-performing Chef offering nearly 2 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef

Koko Avenue
11.2023 - 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.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Chef

Simon's Waterfront
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.

Chef

North X Northwest Cafe
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.

Meat Packer

Fabbris Smallgoods
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
  • Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
  • Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.

Meat Packer

Hardwicks
06.2018 - 11.2020
  • Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
  • Processed meat by cutting, sorting parts, deboning and grinding.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation by diligently cleaning tools, equipment, and surfaces throughout each shift.
  • Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.

Education

Vocational Diploma - Cookery

Australian National Institute of Business & Tech
Melbourne, VIC
04.2022

Bachelor - Hospitality

Shih Chien University
Taiwan Taipei
06.2011

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Meal Preparation
  • Effective Communications

Certification

Certificate 3 & 4 in Commercial Cookery

Diploma of Hospitality Managment

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Chef

Koko Avenue
11.2023 - Current

Chef

Simon's Waterfront
05.2022 - 08.2023

Chef

North X Northwest Cafe
01.2022 - 04.2022

Meat Packer

Fabbris Smallgoods
12.2020 - 11.2021

Meat Packer

Hardwicks
06.2018 - 11.2020

Vocational Diploma - Cookery

Australian National Institute of Business & Tech

Bachelor - Hospitality

Shih Chien University
Shih-min Yu