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THI HONG AN CAO

Kennington

Summary

Dynamic Chef with a proven track record at Nem Viet on Mitchell, excelling in food safety and sanitation. Achieved a 20% increase in customer feedback through innovative menu creation and enhanced team productivity by mentoring junior chefs. Strong analytical skills and a commitment to excellence drive my culinary success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Nem Viet on Mitchell
03.2023 - Current
  • Work on preps list in every morning shift to distribute to kitchen hands for the preparation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Always make sure food and all ingredients are out of the danger zone.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • In service hours, mainly work at the pass position and help other staffs with plating to keep the service go smoothly.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Work on the special menu of each week.


Achievement:

  • Creating new special menu every month, resulting in a 20% increasing of good feedbacks from customers.
  • Developed a comprehensive allergen control policy, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
  • Trained and mentored a team of 3 junior chefs in 2024, leading to the result in a 30% increase in workplace productivity.
  • Reduce food wasted by 20% by guiding junior chefs and other staffs through the implementation of improved inventory management systems.

Supervisor

Roll'd Vietnamese
09.2020 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintaining team members operational procedures.
  • Maintaining business food safety requirements.
  • Maintaining store's cleanliness.
  • Work on both kitchen position and FOH position if there is any vacancy.


Achievements:

  • Increased management skills and self development.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.

Education

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery

NTAC
Melbourne, VIC
01-2023

MBA-MPA: Master of Business Administration And Acc - Business Administration

Holmes - Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
08-2020

Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Academies Australasia Polytechnic - Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
10-2018

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Customer service Skills
  • Independent and Teamwork Capabilities
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques

Timeline

Chef

Nem Viet on Mitchell
03.2023 - Current

Supervisor

Roll'd Vietnamese
09.2020 - 02.2023

Certificate III & IV in Commercial Cookery - Cookery

NTAC

MBA-MPA: Master of Business Administration And Acc - Business Administration

Holmes - Melbourne

Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Tourism And Hospitality Management

Academies Australasia Polytechnic - Melbourne
THI HONG AN CAO