Tien (Tracy) Nguyen
Springvale,Australia
Summary
I am writing to express my interest in the Chef position at your restaurant. With over six years of experience as both a Commercial and Pastry Chef, I bring a wealth of culinary knowledge and a passion for creating diverse, high-quality dishes. Currently, I work as a demi chef at Box Hill RSL, and previously held a Chef de Partie role at Dingley Hotel – D Central Bistro. I hold Certificates III and IV in Commercial Cookery, along with a Diploma in Hospitality Management. My passion for exploring flavors from different cultures drives my commitment to excellence in the kitchen. I am seeking sponsorship to continue my career in Australia and would be honored to bring my skills and enthusiasm to your team. I am available for full-time work, with no visa restrictions, and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Demi Chef
Box Hill RSL
Box Hill, Australia
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Ensured optimal temperature for stored foods
- Prepared sauces, stocks and soups for the kitchen
- Assisted in the daily preparation of meals according to recipes
- Ensured that all food items were prepared in a timely manner
- Plated dishes according to established plating guidelines
- Maintained records of food waste and cost-saving measures implemented
- Kept work area clean and organized at all times
- Supervised junior staff members when necessary
- Worked closely with other chefs to create innovative dishes
Qualified Chef De Partie
D Central Bistro - The Dingley Hotel
Dingley Village, Australia
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborate with colleagues to create diverse menus
- Maintain stock availability for efficient kitchen operations
- Maintain stock levels for vegetables, spices, and other necessities
- Contributed innovative ideas for new dishes
- Enhanced cooking efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards
- Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations
- Ensured smooth interdepartmental collaboration
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures
- Producing consistent, high quality plates of food
- Ensuring portion control at all times
Qualified Chef
IBIS Hotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
Glen Waverley, Australia
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Producing consistent, high quality plates of food
- Ensuring portion control at all times
- Keeping the kitchen in a clean and hygienically safe condition
- Working in a consistent manner at all times
- Adhering to all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines
- Ensuring proper storage of food items to prevent spoilage
- Keeping informed of the restaurant activity and guest types
Pastry chef
Bonbons Bakery Springvale
Springvale, Australia
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Company Overview: Company Overview: trading by Le Paris Boulangerie Pty
- Bake cookies such as Almond cookie, Black Sesame Cookie
- Making dessert cake such as mix fruit gateau cup
- Bake and decorate items
- Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment
- Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe
- Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations
- Supervising and training staff members, when needed
- Company Overview: trading by Le Paris Boulangerie Pty
Commis Chef/ Breakfast Chef
Hotel Grand Chancellor
Melbourne, Australia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Prepared eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancake, waffle batter
- Helping head chef to cooking breakfast dishes such as omelette, scrambles, poached eggs, avocado salads, breakfast sandwich, pancake, baked pastries and breads
- Helping to prepare the meal ingredients for the Chef
- Assisting the kitchen staff to do various kitchen duties
- Measuring the ingredients accurately during preparation
- Making kitchen preparation such as chopping, peeling, and washing vegetables and fruits
- Preparing salads and their sauce according to the direction of the chef
Demi Chef
Black Salt Café
Bentleigh East, Australia
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking
- Prepared eggs, sausage, bacon, and pancake, waffle batter
- Prepare stock enough for the busy weekend days, cutting vegetables, cook the soup stock
- Sorting and discarding the expired food or meal ingredients stored in the freezers, refrigerators, and also stock rooms
- Making sure the kitchen area is clean by performing basic cleaning duties and making sure all the kitchen stuff has been sanitized properly
- Helping the chef doing plating based on the chef's instruction
- Unboxing, unpacking, and organizing deliveries
- Making sure all the food and meal ingredients are stored properly
Demi Chef
Bakery 127
Pakenham, Australia
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Created artisan breakfast dishes, such as omelette, eggs benedict, farmhouse breakfast
- Follow recipes, including measuring, weighing and mixing ingredients
- Bake, grill, steam and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry and other foods
- Present, garnish and arrange final dishes
- Occasionally serve food
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
- Handle and store ingredients and food
- Place orders with careful presentation and communicated with other cooks
Kitchen hand
Sushi Jiro Chadstone
Malvern East, Australia
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Company Overview: Chadstone - the Fashion Capital
- Food Preparation
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
- Takeaway cashier
- Company Overview: Chadstone - the Fashion Capital
Sales Assistant
Bonbons Bakery Springvale
Springvale, Australia
04.2018 - 04.2020
- All Rounders
- Barista
- Food & Beverage Service
- Stock controlling and ordering
Beauty therapist & Nail technician
Mitcham Shine Beauty
Mitcham, Australia
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Reception & Customer Services
- Experience & confident with manicures & pedicures using nail varnish and shellac/gel polish
- Salon experience with waxing
- Answering phone calls, greeting clients & using a booking system
Cook
Cafe 127
Pakenham, Australia
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Food & Beverage Attendant
- Barista (coffee rounder)
- Customer Services
- Food & Beverage Service & Product Knowledge
Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
Hallam Bakery
Hallam, Australia
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Food Preparation and Storing
- Ordering and cost control expertise
Beauty therapist & Nail technician
Le Nails
Glen Waverley, Australia
07.2016 - 11.2016
- Salon experience & confident with manicures & pedicures using nail varnish and shellac/gel polish
- Salon experience with waxing, tinting & other beauty services
Beauty therapist & Nail technician
Vin Pearl - Nails & Nailing Equipment
Beaconsfield, Australia
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Salon experience & confident with manicures & pedicures using nail varnish and shellac/gel polish
- Salon experience with waxing, lash lifts & other beauty services
- Answering phone calls, greeting clients & using a booking system
Education
High school -
Bachelor of Banking -
VietnamMonash College -
Advanced Diploma - Business
Bachelor of Business -
Stott's Colleges
This school is trading by Acknowledge Education Pty LtdCert III, IV - Commercial Cookery
Front Cooking School
Diploma - Hospitality Management
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Grills
- Pans
- Fryer
- Larder
- Pizza
- Handle pressure under busy environment
- Teamwork
- Self and Time management
- Problems solving
- Customer Services
- Food preparation and presentation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Coffee making
Preferredname
Tracy
Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
References
available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Tasting different food cultures
- Socializing with friends and family
- Cooking
Application
10/08/24, Chef, The Epicurean Red Hill
Availability
Flexible, all public holidays
Timeline
Qualified Chef De Partie
D Central Bistro - The Dingley Hotel
06.2023 - 06.2024
Qualified Chef
IBIS Hotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
01.2023 - 06.2023
Demi Chef
Box Hill RSL
10.2022 - 07.2024
Commis Chef/ Breakfast Chef
Hotel Grand Chancellor
01.2022 - 07.2022
Demi Chef
Black Salt Café
07.2021 - 06.2022
Demi Chef
Bakery 127
07.2021 - 02.2022
Kitchen hand
Sushi Jiro Chadstone
11.2020 - 04.2021
Pastry chef
Bonbons Bakery Springvale
04.2020 - 02.2023
Sales Assistant
Bonbons Bakery Springvale
04.2018 - 04.2020
Beauty therapist & Nail technician
Mitcham Shine Beauty
01.2018 - 04.2018
Cook
Cafe 127
07.2017 - 12.2017
Kitchen & Sandwich Hands
Hallam Bakery
12.2016 - 06.2017
Beauty therapist & Nail technician
Le Nails
07.2016 - 11.2016
Beauty therapist & Nail technician
Vin Pearl - Nails & Nailing Equipment
03.2016 - 06.2016
High school -
Bachelor of Banking -
Monash College -
Advanced Diploma - Business
Bachelor of Business -
Stott's Colleges
Cert III, IV - Commercial Cookery
Front Cooking School
Diploma - Hospitality Management
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