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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, Australia
04.2025

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
YEN HSIN KOH