Adaptable and innovative Job Title committed to preparing and serving delicious dishes within well-timed food service. Focuses on maximising budgets and minimising food waste by using ingredients creatively. Friendly team player collaborates well with teams to communicate menu changes, daily specials and seasonal additions.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Khan Academy
Malaysia Kl
Cook
11.1998 - Current
Job overview
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing on high-quality ingredients, improving profit margins.
Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
Collaborated with kitchen team to design new menu items, driving customer interest and repeat business.
Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
DIRECTOR, GROUP BUSINESS APPLICATIONS & PMO at DKSH CORPORATE SHARED SERVICES CENTER S/BDIRECTOR, GROUP BUSINESS APPLICATIONS & PMO at DKSH CORPORATE SHARED SERVICES CENTER S/B