Wichuda Sutthakan
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 8. years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven skills.
High-performing Chef offering 8 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Chef
Grinders Cafe Thai Restaurant
Bellbird, NSW
06.2023 - Current
- Practiced safe food methods to avoid disease and prevent food poisoning.
- Collaborated with chef to create exciting, fun menu options for banquets and special events.
- Cooked specialty quiches, challah French toast and omelets for breakfast buffet.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Chef
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
Bellbird, NSW
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and 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.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Housekeeping
Annam Apartment
Sydney, NSW
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Resealed floors with wax and kitchen counters with correct applications to minimize staining and damage.
Chef
Bangkok Bites Thai Restaurant
Sydney, NSW
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Internship Trainer
Banyan Tree Samui
Samui , Thailand
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Practiced safe food methods to avoid disease and prevent food poisoning.
- Collaborated with chef to create exciting, fun menu options for banquets and special events.
- Cooked specialty quiches, challah French toast and omelets for breakfast buffet.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Internship Trainer
Four Seasons Hotels And Resort Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai ,Thailand
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling, and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
- Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste, and presentation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment and oven.
- Replenished bakery items in display cases.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in recipes to maintain consistency and safety standards.
- Followed food safety standards when handling ingredients.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
Education
Diploma - Hospitality And Business Management
Australia College
Sydney, NSW01.2021
Diploma - Leadership And Management
SELC , Sydney
Sydney, NSW01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Culinary Arts And Kitchen
Dusit Thani College
Bangkok , Thailand06.2012
Skills
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Sauce Preparation
- Menu Planning
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Portion and Cost Control
- Order Delivery Practices
- Baking and Broiling Skills
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Utensils and Equipment
- Mixing Dishes
- Food Inventories
- Made-to-Order Meals
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Fine Dining Expertise
- New Hire Training
- Waste Control
- Banquets and Catering
- Company Safety Standards
- Process Improvement
- Recipe Development
- Restaurant Operation
- Knife Use
- Food Safety Oversight
- Kitchen Management
- Tool Preparation
Timeline
Breakfast Chef
Grinders Cafe Thai Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
Chef
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
03.2023 - Current
Housekeeping
Annam Apartment
12.2021 - 01.2023
Chef
Bangkok Bites Thai Restaurant
09.2017 - 01.2023
Internship Trainer
Banyan Tree Samui
05.2016 - 08.2016
Internship Trainer
Four Seasons Hotels And Resort Chiang Mai
05.2015 - 08.2015
Diploma - Hospitality And Business Management
Australia College
Diploma - Leadership And Management
SELC , Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Culinary Arts And Kitchen
Dusit Thani College