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Kim Maan Tan

Melbourne,Victoria

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Chef de partie position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Demi Chef

Society
07.2022 - Current
  • Supported chef de partie in daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying head chef of low levels to support prompt ordering.
  • Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
  • Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • work independent at prep and following recipes card.

Sous Chef

Au79 Cafe
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • 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.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.

Cafe Chef

Foodrinkery Cafe
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.

Casaul Chef

Miss Kasumi
07.2017 - 04.2018
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Baker

Breadtop
09.2017 - 03.2018
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.

Casual Chef

Sister Of Society
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
  • Prep for simple bar snack menu.

Chef

Flaming Wok
06.2015 - 10.2016
  • Cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handling deep fried section in fast paced take away shop.

Commis Chef

Westin Hotel
07.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Prepped daily menu items.
  • Worked with chef de partie to learn storage locations of fresh ingredients for daily use by station staff.
  • Signed for deliveries, checked items into inventory and stocked goods into proper locations.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Observed different kitchen chefs preparation to gain knowledge in diverse cooking techniques.

Baker

Tous Les Jours Bakery
05.2013 - 06.2014
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
  • Trained and supervised new employees on bakery operations and procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
  • Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Operated ovens and bakery equipment to prepare products according to recipes.

Chef Intern

Renaissance Hotel
02.2013 - 06.2013
  • Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
  • Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
  • Checked expiration dates, rotated food and removed any items that were no longer usable.
  • Observed head chefs and how each prepared different specialties to gain knowledge in cooking techniques.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators, and freezers.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.

Casual Chef

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
02.2011 - 02.2011

⦁ Involving in prep for function of more than100 peoples.


⦁Following the instruction to complete the task given

Education

Diploma of Hospitality And Management - Commercia Cookery

Crown College
Melbourne, VIC
12.2021

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Crown College
Melbourne, VIC
07.2021

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Crown College
Melbourne, VIC
01.2021

Skills

  • Workflow Optimization
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Equipment Usage
  • Team player

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Malay
Full Professional

Timeline

Demi Chef

Society
07.2022 - Current

Sous Chef

Au79 Cafe
05.2021 - 06.2022

Cafe Chef

Foodrinkery Cafe
03.2018 - 04.2021

Baker

Breadtop
09.2017 - 03.2018

Casaul Chef

Miss Kasumi
07.2017 - 04.2018

Casual Chef

Sister Of Society
02.2017 - 05.2017

Chef

Flaming Wok
06.2015 - 10.2016

Commis Chef

Westin Hotel
07.2014 - 05.2015

Baker

Tous Les Jours Bakery
05.2013 - 06.2014

Chef Intern

Renaissance Hotel
02.2013 - 06.2013

Casual Chef

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
02.2011 - 02.2011

Diploma of Hospitality And Management - Commercia Cookery

Crown College

Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery

Crown College

Certificate III - Commercial Cookery

Crown College
Kim Maan Tan