Jacob Lee
Christchurch,New Zealand
Summary
A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. A hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. A committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Sura
Christchurch
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Gogi Korean BBQ and Karaoke
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Informed customers about daily specials or new menu items.
- Took orders from customers and relayed them to the kitchen staff in a timely manner.
- Prepared tables for service by setting up tableware, condiments, napkins, and other supplies.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Provided friendly customer service by addressing guests needs promptly and courteously.
Sura Teppanyaki chef
11.2020
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about menu items or making recommendations when asked.
- Ensured that all food items were properly garnished before serving to customers.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, equipment usage and preparations methods.
- Set up the teppanyaki station prior to service hours ensuring everything is ready for meal preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for teppanyaki dishes, including slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables.
- Demonstrated meal creation and preparation for guests in entertaining and fun atmosphere.
- Displayed creativity in preparing special requests from customers based on availability of ingredients.
- Communicated effectively with guests regarding their orders and dietary restrictions.
Education
Burnside High School
12.2018
Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology
University of Canterbury
ChristchurchSkills
- Staff Training
- Knowledge of kitchen tools
- Workflow Coordination
- Inventory Rotation
- Resource Management
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Management
- Team Management
- Equipment Maintenance
Awards
Duke of Edinburgh bronze award
Volunteer Experience
Korean Presbyterian Church, Church Youth bible study teacher, Christchurch, Canterbury
I prepare activities in advance for Friday nights. I do a weekly check-up with different students at my church to make sure they are doing well in their homes and in schools.
Languages
Korean
Professional
Affiliations
- In my spare time, I like to be active. This comes in the form of going on a hike, working out in the gym, and playing Basketball
- I like to make sure my work and personal life are separate to maintain a healthy mental wellbeing
Timeline
Head Chef
Sura
10.2023 - Current
Sura Teppanyaki chef
11.2020
Gogi Korean BBQ and Karaoke
09.2020 - 11.2020
Burnside High School
Bachelor of Health Science - Psychology
University of Canterbury
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