Tiya Chuaychu
Westmead,Australia
Summary
Enthusiastic Prep Chef who excels in quick and efficient preparation of food items for grill, saute, oven, and other cooking stations. Outstanding knowledge of food products, kitchen equipment, safe food-handling procedures, and organization of supplies. Exceptional knife skills and ability to set up the kitchen and cook stations for a high-volume demand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Manager / Kitchen Employee
Khan's SUPA IGA Plus Liquor
L/Ridge
01.2018 - Current
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to health regulations
- Managed stock control, including ordering, stock rotation, and reducing waste
- Prepared and cooked hot and cold meals, including deli items, salads, and ready-to-eat meals
- Provided excellent customer service, handling special requests and dietary needs
- Maintained a clean and sanitized work environment, enforcing food safety compliance
Pizza Cook
Piccolo Italian Restaurant
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Pizza & Takeaway
- Prepared and cooked a variety of pizzas, ensuring high-quality standards and consistency
- Managed ingredient stock levels, conducted regular inventory checks, and minimized waste
- Maintained food safety and hygiene regulations, following strict kitchen protocols
- Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment, handling high-volume orders
- Pizza & Takeaway
Pizza Cook
Confusion Italian Restaurant
L/Ridge
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Crafted high-quality pizzas, maintaining consistency in preparation, baking, and presentation
- Ensured food storage, stock rotation, and waste reduction according to kitchen policies
- Assisted in kitchen operations, supporting chefs with meal prep and ingredient handling
Woodfire Pizza Cook
Bruno's Italian & Woodfire Pizza
L/Ridge
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Specialized in authentic wood-fired pizza preparation, from dough making to final presentation
- Maintained high standards of food quality, temperature control, and consistency
- Assisted with kitchen prep, ingredient management, and sanitation procedures
- Followed strict food safety regulations and cleanliness protocols
Cook
Dusit Thani Laguna Resort & Spa
Phuket, Thailand
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Phuket, Thailand
- Prepared a variety of hot and cold dishes, including desserts and international cuisine
- Ensured high standards in food presentation, quality, and portion control
- Managed food storage, inventory checks, and minimized waste through proper stock rotation
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen, following hotel and industry hygiene standards
- Phuket, Thailand
Cook / Kitchen Assistant
Thai Cooking - Family Business
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2002 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Bangkok
- Gained extensive experience in traditional Thai cuisine, preparing authentic dishes
- Managed food preparation, stock taking, ordering, and kitchen organization
- Ensured all meals met high hygiene and quality standards
- Served customers, handled plating, and provided excellent hospitality service
- Bangkok
Kitchen Staff
NSW Hospital
- Prepare and enhance meals while strictly adhering to dietary guidelines tailored to each patient's nutritional and medical requirements
- Develop and innovate new dishes and desserts from scratch, contributing to menu enhancement and improved meal variety
- Adapt quickly by identifying ingredient substitutions without compromising flavor, ensuring efficiency in meal preparation
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and well-organized kitchen, following hygiene compliance and food safety regulations in line with industry standards
- Excel in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks under pressure while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high food quality
- Collaborate effectively with dietitians, healthcare professionals, and kitchen staff to meet diverse dietary needs and special meal requests
- Follow strict food safety protocols to maintain health regulation compliance and prevent cross-contamination
- Manage inventory and stock control, ensuring ingredient availability, proper stock rotation, and minimizing food waste
- Improve plating and presentation techniques, enhancing the visual appeal of meals while maintaining portion control
- Deliver excellent customer service, addressing dietary concerns and ensuring patient satisfaction with meal quality and nutrition
Education
Responsible Service Alcohol -
TAFE
NSW, Australia01.2026
Certificate IV -
Commercial Cooking
01.2025
Food Safety Supervisor -
TAFE
NSW, Australia01.2022
English Languages -
TAFE
NSW, Australia01.2019
Thai Hot Kitchen -
Dusit Thani
Phuket, Thailand05.2015
Thai Cold Kitchen -
Dusit Thani
Phuket, Thailand05.2015
Food Safety Certificate -
Benjarong Thai Cooking
Thailand04.2015
Thai Desserts Job Skills Training -
Thai Govt.
04.2014
Barista Training -
Bluckoff Co, Ltd.
Bangkok, Thailand11.2013
English Language Cert. -
Earth Language School
Phuket, Thailand09.2009
High School Senior -
Thailand01.2005
Skills
- Food knowledge
- Knife skills
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Clear communicator with team-oriented focus
- Follow recipes to create dressings and sauces
- Creating substitutes for existing recipes
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented
- Superb kitchen organisation set-up skills
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment, operation, and maintenance
- Food safety proficiency
- Problem-solving ability
- Time management
- Waste Control
- Food spoilage prevention
- Cleaning and sanitizing methods
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pizza Cook
Piccolo Italian Restaurant
01.2019 - 12.2022
Deli Manager / Kitchen Employee
Khan's SUPA IGA Plus Liquor
01.2018 - Current
Pizza Cook
Confusion Italian Restaurant
01.2018 - 12.2019
Woodfire Pizza Cook
Bruno's Italian & Woodfire Pizza
04.2016 - 12.2017
Cook
Dusit Thani Laguna Resort & Spa
01.2015 - 12.2015
Cook / Kitchen Assistant
Thai Cooking - Family Business
01.2002 - 12.2014
Kitchen Staff
NSW Hospital
Responsible Service Alcohol -
TAFE
Certificate IV -
Commercial Cooking
Food Safety Supervisor -
TAFE
English Languages -
TAFE
Thai Hot Kitchen -
Dusit Thani
Thai Cold Kitchen -
Dusit Thani
Food Safety Certificate -
Benjarong Thai Cooking
Thai Desserts Job Skills Training -
Thai Govt.
Barista Training -
Bluckoff Co, Ltd.
English Language Cert. -
Earth Language School
High School Senior -
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