Aaron Liu
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Dedicated chef with proven skills in food preparation, menu development, and kitchen management. Committed to maintaining food safety compliance and training staff to enhance kitchen operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Golden House Takeaways
Ngaruawahia, Ngaruawahia
01.2012 - 12.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes using fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ensured proper storage of food items.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Monitored cooking times to ensure dishes were served at optimal freshness.
- Communicated effectively with front-of-house staff to fulfill customer orders promptly.
- Implemented best practices for food safety and hygiene compliance in the kitchen.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
Language Interpreter
Dechyper
, Hamilton
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Facilitated communication between clients and service providers in diverse settings.
- Interpreted spoken language in real-time during meetings and conferences.
- Translated written documents accurately for various business needs.
- Maintained confidentiality while handling sensitive information during interpretations.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and client requirements in high-pressure situations.
- Translated conversations between English and foreign language speakers.
- Assisted with the translation of documents from English to a foreign language.
- Sat in on meetings to provide members with oral translations of conversations and information.
- Used electronic listening system to listen to speakers' statements, determine meanings and prepare translations.
- Traveled with or guided tourists who speak another language to appreciate context and culture of foreign setting.
Customer Call Center Representative
Provida Foods
, Hamilton
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Managed customer inquiries through phone and email communication.
- Provided accurate product information to assist customer decision-making.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product offerings and promotions.
- Identified opportunities to upsell products or services based on customer needs.
- Performed outbound calls to follow up on customer orders or survey customers regarding their satisfaction levels.
- Provided customer service support by responding to inquiries and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
Education
Chinese Language Interpreter -
Dechyper
Hamilton01-2009
NCEA LVL 3 -
Fraser High School
HamiltonBusiness Owner -
Chef
Skills
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Food quality
- Relationship building
- Sales proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Call center experience
- Real-time interpreting
- Multilingual communication
- Time management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Chef
Golden House Takeaways
01.2012 - 12.2025
Language Interpreter
Dechyper
06.2010 - 01.2013
Customer Call Center Representative
Provida Foods
01.2010 - 11.2012
Chinese Language Interpreter -
Dechyper
NCEA LVL 3 -
Fraser High School
Business Owner -
Chef