Chatpong Prasertpun
Christchurch,CAN
Summary
Accomplished Chef with a proven track record at Saigon Sister, enhancing kitchen operations and elevating food quality through expert meal preparation and efficient kitchen equipment maintenance. Skilled in food safety and sanitation, I significantly improved service delivery by implementing time-saving techniques. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high culinary standards.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Saigon Sister
Riccarton, CAN
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Kitchen Hand
Papanui Club
Christchurch, CAN
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces and organizing supplies.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
Chef
Nomnom Kitchen Restaurant
Christchurch, CAN
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Meal Preparation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sauce preparation
- Company quality standards
- Seafood Preparation
- Food Storage
Timeline
Chef
Saigon Sister
02.2024 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Papanui Club
10.2023 - 02.2024
Chef
Nomnom Kitchen Restaurant
04.2023 - 10.2023