YEWON CHOI
MELBOURNE,VIC
Summary
Skilled Chef with over three years of culinary experience, specializing in food preparation, menu development, and kitchen organization. Graduated with a Diploma in Italian Cuisine from AMCA. Additionally experienced in the café industry, emphasizing quality customer service and hospitality. Two years as a Waitress enhanced communication and problem-solving skills, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Anais by Mimolette
06.2026 - Current
- Independently manage daily kitchen operations, taking full responsibility for food preparation, service, and kitchen organisation.
- Prepare and execute menu items while maintaining consistent quality, presentation, and flavour standards.
- Manage all aspects of mise en place, including preparation, stock control, ordering, and kitchen setup.
- Work efficiently during busy service periods while handling multiple tasks independently.
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards with a clean and organised workstation.
- Control food quality, portion consistency, and minimize waste through effective preparation and kitchen management.
- Adapt quickly to changing service demands and ensure smooth kitchen operations with minimal supervision.
Commis Chef
The terrace
12.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted with daily kitchen operations in a busy modern Australian dining environment.
- Prepared and executed dishes using fresh seasonal produce while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Supported senior chefs with mise en place, food preparation, and smooth service execution.
- Developed strong skills in kitchen organisation, timing, and working efficiently during high-volume service.
- Maintained high standards of food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness in accordance with HACCP practices.
- Worked collaboratively with the kitchen team to deliver well-presented dishes and a consistent dining experience.
Barista & Cafe Server
Centro Espresso
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced café environment.
- Operated commercial coffee equipment, ensuring optimal flavor and quality through precise grinder calibration, espresso extraction, and milk texturing techniques.
- Managed daily café operations including opening and closing procedures, cleaning, restocking, and maintaining a well-organised coffee station.
- Managed daily café operations, overseeing opening and closing procedures, cleaning, restocking, and organisation of coffee station to support efficient service.
- Operated commercial coffee equipment, including grinder calibration, espresso extraction, and milk texturing techniques.
- Maintained high standards of food safety, hygiene, and workplace cleanliness.
- Collaborated with café team to facilitate seamless daily service and enhance overall customer experience.
Commis Chef
Token
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and special dishes to ensure timely service.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating meals during peak service times to enhance customer experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and storage areas to uphold safety standards.
- Enhanced the efficiency of kitchen operations at Darling Group by providing essential support. by providing support in kitchen operations.
Pizza Chef & Kitchen Team
Cheri
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Contributed to operations at Darling group
- Prepared dough and toppings according to Cheri's signature recipes, ensuring quality and consistency.
- Operated pizza ovens to achieve perfect cooking temperatures and times for optimal pizza quality.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation flow, enhancing kitchen efficiency.
Barista
Koko Korea
08.2024 - 11.2024
Cook and Barista
Smile Thai
12.2023 - 06.2024
Cook
Izakaya Minami
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared and cooked a variety of authentic Japanese dishes across multiple sections, including wok, fryer, and hot kitchen stations.
- Operated wok burners and deep fryers during high-volume service, ensuring consistent quality and timely dish delivery.
- Applied strong cooking techniques, attention to detail, and time management skills to deliver dishes to high standards.
- Applied advanced cooking techniques and meticulous time management to consistently deliver high-quality dishes.
- Maintained strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards while keeping a clean and organised workstation.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to streamline service operations and enhance efficiency during peak hours.
Cook
Mad for Garlic
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Worked as a chef in a high-volume Italian/Japanese/Thai fusion family restaurant, consistently delivering quality dishes under pressure while maintaining smooth kitchen operations.
- Executed recipes with precision and plated dishes according to presentation standards, ensuring consistency and quality across all services.
- Maintained full station readiness by checking and preparing all required ingredients and tools before each shift, supporting efficient workflow.
- Performed full range of Commis Chef duties, including food preparation, station setup, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting senior chefs during peak hours.
- Executed comprehensive Commis Chef tasks including food preparation and station setup in a busy kitchen environment, including food preparation, station setup, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting senior chefs during peak hours.
FOH & Kitchen Hand
goobne chicken
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Prepared ingredients for Korean fried chicken dishes, ensuring efficiency in fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas and equipment, contributing to a safe and hygienic workspace.
- Supported chefs by preparing ingredients for various dishes in food preparation and ingredient assembly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas and equipment.
FOH
yugjangjang-i
10.2018 - 04.2019
FOH
upandeungsim
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Served guests according to restaurant standards, ensuring a pleasant dining experience
- Communicated allergies, dietary requirements, complaints, and order changes to kitchen and waiting staff
- Arranged tables with clean linens and utensils before guests arrived to ensure prompt readiness for incoming guests
- Organized tasks effectively to ensure smooth workflow
Education
All About Allergens for Cooks and Chefs -
Hwahong High school -
Hwahong High school
Korea, Suwon 01.2018 - 02.2021
Diploma in Italian Cuisine - Italian Cuisine
AMCA
AustraliaCafe Barista Level 2 -
Business Trip Cooking Banquet Certificate -
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management -
Diploma of Hospitality Management -
Skills
- Strong food preparation & knife skills
- Culinary cuisine knowledge
- Multi-section kitchen experience (Hot Kitchen, Wok, Fryer, lader section)
- HACCP, food safety & hygiene standards
- Food quality control
- High-volume service execution under pressure
- Mise en place Organization & kitchen efficiency
- Kitchen operations management
- Stock management
- Menu development
- Teamwork and adaptability
Timeline
Chef
Anais by Mimolette
06.2026 - Current
Commis Chef
The terrace
12.2025 - 05.2026
Commis Chef
Token
02.2025 - 09.2025
Pizza Chef & Kitchen Team
Cheri
10.2024 - 02.2025
Barista
Koko Korea
08.2024 - 11.2024
Barista & Cafe Server
Centro Espresso
05.2024 - 01.2026
Cook and Barista
Smile Thai
12.2023 - 06.2024
Cook
Izakaya Minami
07.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Mad for Garlic
01.2021 - 11.2021
FOH & Kitchen Hand
goobne chicken
04.2019 - 09.2020
FOH
yugjangjang-i
10.2018 - 04.2019
FOH
upandeungsim
06.2018 - 02.2019
Hwahong High school -
Hwahong High school
01.2018 - 02.2021
All About Allergens for Cooks and Chefs -
Diploma in Italian Cuisine - Italian Cuisine
AMCA