Chhenglim Nguon
Thames
Summary
I am a Dynamic and dedicated business owner with extensive experience in food service, including managing a successful mobile ice cream trailer. Proven ability to develop effective marketing strategies and maintain high customer satisfaction. Compassionate leader skilled in training staff and ensuring compliance with health standards, consistently delivering quality service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ice cream business Owner
Self Employed
Thames
10.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations and customer interactions for a small business.
- Developed marketing strategies to promote products and services effectively.
- Handled inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for customers.
- Booked events and liaised with event managers.
- Ran all the daily operations of a mobile Icecream Trailer business.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised employees.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
Service Deli Assistant
Pak N Save
Thames
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted customers with deli product selections and special orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli display cases.
- Prepared and sliced meats, cheeses, and other deli items for service.
- Operated deli equipment, ensuring safety and proper usage at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during peak hours.
- Adhered to food safety guidelines while handling and storing products.
- Provided support in inventory management by restocking supplies as needed.
- Properly stored food items at appropriate temperatures according to health codes standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of the service deli area including countertops, shelves, display cases and equipment.
- Replenished merchandise in display cases as needed.
- Followed food safety procedures when handling, storing and preparing food items.
- Monitored deli section for expired products; removed from inventory accordingly.
- Rotated stock according to first-in-first-out guidelines for freshness purposes.
- Accurately weighed, priced and labeled deli products for customers.
Owner Hangi and Cambodian Food Business
Self Employed
Thames
03.2022 - 04.2023
- In March 2022, we started a Hangi and Cambodian food retail outlet in Thames. Cooking traditional Māori Hangi food and traditional Cambodian dishes.
- We did all prep work, cooking, cleaning and sales, our day started at 4.30am through till 9pm daily.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
- Trained new hires on operational procedures and company policies.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Cook and service
Food for thought
Thames
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared diverse meals following established recipes and guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning and ingredient sourcing for seasonal offerings.
- Cooking Breakfast and Lunch
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Education
The Correspondence School, Year 11
Thames , Thames 11.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Build Bright University
Kompongsom , Sihanoukville 04.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor Degree Of Business Administration in Accounting And Financing - Accounting
Build Bright University
Kompongsom, Sihanoukville 02.2006 - 11.2009
Sihanoukville High School
Kompongsom, SihanoukvilleSkills
- I’m compassionate
- I’m a hard worker
- I’m on time
- I learn very fast
Languages
Cambodian
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Ice cream business Owner
Self Employed
10.2025 - Current
Service Deli Assistant
Pak N Save
03.2024 - 09.2025
The Correspondence School, Year 11
11.2022 - 06.2023
Owner Hangi and Cambodian Food Business
Self Employed
03.2022 - 04.2023
Cook and service
Food for thought
12.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Build Bright University
04.2009 - 11.2011
Bachelor Degree Of Business Administration in Accounting And Financing - Accounting
Build Bright University
02.2006 - 11.2009
Sihanoukville High School