Tawan Sangsurane
Collingwood,VIC
Summary
My name is Tawan Sangsurane. I am passionate about gaining valuable experience in Australia’s dynamic culinary scene. Since arriving in 2022, I’ve worked in various roles to explore the industry and currently studying Commercial Cookery in Melbourne.
I’m eager to gain hands-on experience, refine my skills, and enhance customer service while learning more about Australia’s food culture. I am an adaptable team player who thrives under pressure. Passionate about sustainability, farm-to-table cuisine, local produce, and seasonal menus.
With my attention to details, I always look for opportunities to grow and develop my skills and would love to bring my enthusiasm and dedication to the team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commis Chef
Farmer's Daughters
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation and plating of cold dishes, ensuring consistency and quality
- Worked closely with senior chefs to maintain an organized and efficient larder section
- Managed mise en place, including ingredient preparation, storage, and portioning
- Maintained food safety standards, including proper handling and storage of perishable items
- Collaborated with the team to incorporate fresh, seasonal produce into menu items
- Ensured a clean and hygienic workstation in compliance with health regulations
- Passionate about farm-to-table cuisine and committed to efficiency, hygiene, and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences
Barista
Two Birds cafe
02.2023 - Current
- Now, role as a casual barista making coffees and taking orders, serving food and drinks, cleaning and working with POS system
Work Placement
Grand Hyatt
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Role as a commercial cookery student doing an internship on breakfast, lunch, and dinner services for 10 weeks (160 hours) in both event kitchen and main kitchen (a la carte & buffet) on different tasks as chef assigned, such as prepping, making sauces and dressings, plating, and cooking for customers on HACCP and hotel standards
Cook
The Langham Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Role as a part-time cook to prepare ingredients, service customers, cook and clean work areas on HACCP standards
Barista and Bartender
Pier 35 Bar and Grill
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Bartender will be responsible for making drinks (including cocktails, mocktails, spirits, wines, beers and coffee), washing glassware, taking orders, taking care of customers, fixing the bill and cleaning the bar
Waitperson
St Domenico Italian restaurant pizzeria
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Taking care of customers, taking orders, serving foods, prepare drinking, washing and cleaning stuffs
Team Member
Alati
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepare ingredients, taking orders, cleaning and cooking in a Greek restaurant
Waitress and Kitchen Hand
Yim Yam Thai Lao
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Waitress will be responsible for handling all the front counter as well as cleaning, taking orders, serving foods, picking up the phone and taking care of customers and cashier
- Kitchen hand will be responsible for preparing ingredients, checking stocks, helping team members, cleaning dishes and packing for delivery orders
Allrounder
Nox Coffee Bar
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Making food such as sandwiches, soups, burgers, bing-su, noodles ; brunch menu
- Preparing ingredients for cooking
- Ordering and buying ingredients
- Washing and Cleaning
Education
Bachelor of Architecture -
Skills
- Design
- Thai Cuisine
- Customer Service
- Guest Experience
- Cocktail Preparation
- Bartending
- Willingness to Learn
- Self Motivation
- Punctual
- Multitasking
- Team Work
- Coffee Brewing
- Commercial Cookery
- Food Quality
- Food Safety
- HACCP
- Hygienic
- Kitchen Operations
- Stock control
- Food preparation
- Cold food preparation
Certification
- Drivers Licence, VicRoads, 05/01/24, 05/01/34, Full License
- Food Handlers Certificate, 08/01/23, Current
- Food Safety Certificate, 08/01/23, Current
- Vic Responsible Service of Alcohol Licence, 12/01/22, Current
Languages
Thai
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Commis Chef - Farmer's Daughters
10.2024 - Current
Work Placement - Grand Hyatt
07.2024 - 10.2024
Cook - The Langham Hotel
08.2023 - 10.2024
Barista - Two Birds cafe
02.2023 - Current
Team Member - Alati
01.2023 - 06.2023
Barista and Bartender - Pier 35 Bar and Grill
12.2022 - 01.2024
Waitperson - St Domenico Italian restaurant pizzeria
09.2022 - 01.2024
Waitress and Kitchen Hand - Yim Yam Thai Lao
09.2022 - 02.2023
Allrounder - Nox Coffee Bar
09.2022 - 12.2022
Kasetsart University - Bachelor of Architecture,
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