YEN HSIN KOH
Box Hill,Australia
Summary
I am an international student completing Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Certificate IV in Kitchen Management at William Angliss Institute. I will graduate in August 2026.
With experience as a pastry sous chef, café owner, factory supervisor, and kitchen team member across Malaysia and Australia, I have built strong skills in both culinary operations and team collaboration.
I adapt quickly to new environments, learn new skills efficiently, and work with a high level of attention to detail. Known for my positive attitude and strong teamwork abilities, I take pride in supporting smooth kitchen operations and delivering consistent quality in every role I take on.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
DooBoo Korean Restaurant
Box Hill, Australia
03.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
FOH Team Member
Tan Yu
Box Hill, VIC
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Implemented strategies to improve service efficiency and guest satisfaction.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing change, and balancing the cash drawer.
- Explained menu items, took orders, and delivered food courses according to instructions.
- Communicated effectively with other team members to ensure smooth operation of restaurant activities.
Cook
Australia Open 2025
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure efficient operations in the kitchen
- Demonstrated excellent knife skills, resulting in faster food preparation times
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure that food is cooked to the proper temperature
- Maintained a clean and organized work area
Current Business Owner
HAI KEE CAFE
Batu Pahat, Malaysia
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put realistic budgets based on costs and fees for successfully operating the business.
- Train and motivate employees to perform daily business functions.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers, and increase sales and profit margins.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Blueberry picker
Super Project Management
Coffs Harbour, Australia
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Optimized picking techniques for increased efficiency, enabling timely completion of daily quotas.
- Developed strong working relationships with farm supervisors and fellow pickers, contributing to a cooperative and efficient team dynamic.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting and exceeding individual picking goals.
Kitchen Hand
DooBoo Korean Restaurant
Box Hill, Australia
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Boba Barista
Tea Royale
Box Hill, Australia
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in inventory management tasks to ensure adequate stock levels for daily operations.
- Kept supplies well-stocked by monitoring usage patterns and placing orders in a timely manner.
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding special requests or modifications to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards.
Administrative Assistant
Sin Soon Hoe Edible Oil Sdn, Bhd
Batu Pahat, Malaysia
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Sorted and distributed office mail and record incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyse, report on performance and sales data, and strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Assisted development and implementation of new administrative procedures.
Factory Supervisor
Sin Soon Hoe Edible Oil Sdn.Bhd.
Batu Pahat, Malaysia
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed the incoming and upcoming goods from the other company to be packaged by the factory.
- Supervised the human resources to package a perfect amount of goods based on customer requests.
- Stock management of the warehouse and delivery outflow supervision.
- Did the quality control of the last product before delivered to the customers.
Pastry Sous Chef
MONG Bakery
Batu Pahat, Malaysia
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Maintained a detailed product schedule for the next day's production and a wellorganized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage, use of kitchen supplies and baking times for various items.
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Planted every pastry and bread with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain a stellar business reputation.
Education
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC, Australia04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice: Department of Crime Prevention and Corrections
National Chung Cheng University
Mingxiong, Chiayi, Taiwan (R.O.C)06.2020
Skills
- Knife skills
- Food temperature monitoring
- Cleanliness and organization
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Cost control and analysis
- Recipe creation and conversion
- Food production
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Meal presentation
- Garnishing
- Inventory management
- Waste reduction
- Sanitation
- Health and safety standards
- Budget planning
- Accounting functions
- Food safety
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Meat and vegetable preparation
References
Available upon request.
Languages
- English, Good
- Mandarin, Excellent
- Malay, Good
- Taiwanese/Hokkien, Good
- Cantonese, Good
Languages
English
Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Malay
Limited
Taiwanese/Hokkien
Professional
Certification
- Overall, 6.0
- Expiration date: 02/17/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook
Australia Open 2025
12.2024 - 01.2025
FOH Team Member
Tan Yu
03.2024 - 12.2025
Cook
DooBoo Korean Restaurant
03.2024 - Current
Blueberry picker
Super Project Management
10.2023 - 02.2024
Kitchen Hand
DooBoo Korean Restaurant
05.2023 - 10.2023
Boba Barista
Tea Royale
05.2023 - 10.2023
Current Business Owner
HAI KEE CAFE
05.2022 - 12.2024
Administrative Assistant
Sin Soon Hoe Edible Oil Sdn, Bhd
04.2021 - 01.2022
Factory Supervisor
Sin Soon Hoe Edible Oil Sdn.Bhd.
04.2021 - 01.2022
Pastry Sous Chef
MONG Bakery
08.2020 - 04.2021
Certificate III - Commercial Cookery
William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice: Department of Crime Prevention and Corrections
National Chung Cheng University
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