Xiao Chen Li
Sydney,NSW
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Cafe Sydney
12.2018 - 09.2022
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Increased overall restaurant ratings with consistently well-executed dishes that exceeded guest expectations.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
Cook
Horse And Jockey
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Planned menus for different events, seasons and customer requests.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Cook
Twin Willows Hotel
10.2008 - 01.2009
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Ultimo Tafe
09.2006
High School Diploma -
Georges River College - Hurstville Boys Campus
Hurstville, NSW11.2005
Skills
- Food plating and presentation
- Garnishing Techniques
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Quality Control
- Kitchen Organization
- Ordering and Requisitions
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Plating and presentation
- Food inventories
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Safety
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional information
Due to grandfather's death i had to leave work to take care of sickly grandmother for over year and half.
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Cafe Sydney
12.2018 - 09.2022
Cook
Horse And Jockey
01.2009 - 12.2016
Cook
Twin Willows Hotel
10.2008 - 01.2009
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Ultimo Tafe
High School Diploma -
Georges River College - Hurstville Boys Campus
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