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Soteum LEE

Sydney,NSW

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Chef

Soju Social
03.2021 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
  • Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.

Assistant Cook

Hanajono
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.

Sushi Chef

Sushi Moa
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.


Sushi Chef

Hero Sushi
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.

Cook

Asadal Japanese And Korean Restaurant
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

Sushi Maker, Casher

Moon's Sushi
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Portioned meals according to recipe specifications, limiting kitchen waste.

Sushi Maker

Sushi Connections
06.2015 - 04.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Sushi Maker

Kanzi Sushi
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.

Education

Hospitality Commercial Cookery Certificate 4 - Commercial Cookery

Holmes Insitute Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Commercial Cookery Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management

Holmes Insitute Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Supply Estimates
  • Workflow Coordination
  • Special Requests
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Employee Training
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Restaurant Operation
  • Dish Preparation
  • Advanced Arrangements
  • Scheduling

Languages

Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Chef

Soju Social
03.2021 - 03.2023

Assistant Cook

Hanajono
01.2021 - 03.2021

Sushi Chef

Sushi Moa
06.2020 - 12.2020

Sushi Chef

Hero Sushi
09.2019 - 03.2020

Cook

Asadal Japanese And Korean Restaurant
07.2018 - 08.2019

Sushi Maker, Casher

Moon's Sushi
02.2017 - 06.2018

Sushi Maker

Sushi Connections
06.2015 - 04.2016

Sushi Maker

Kanzi Sushi
07.2014 - 06.2015

Hospitality Commercial Cookery Certificate 4 - Commercial Cookery

Holmes Insitute Sydney

Commercial Cookery Diploma - Diploma of Hospitality Management

Holmes Insitute Sydney
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