Christopher Nguyen
Alhambra,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Trainer
Tatsu Ramen
07.2024 - Current
- Improved overall kitchen safety through regular equipment maintenance checks and staff training sessions.
- Implemented time-saving measures during food preparation, enabling swift adaptation to sudden increases in order volume or special requests from customers.
- Conducted regular employee evaluations, providing constructive feedback for skill development and goal setting.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new line cooks, resulting in faster onboarding times.
Line Cook
Tatsu Ramen
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Line Lead
Tatsu Ramen
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinated staff, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages, and maximize productivity.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Increased employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and constructive feedback.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
Fry Cook
Davis Farmland
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
Dishwasher
Columbia Tavern
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
- Sorted and rinsed dirty dishes, glasses and utensils prior to washing.
- Washed dishes and assisted in bussing tables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leominster High School
Leominster, MA06-2018
Skills
- Hot Food Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
Timeline
Line Cook Trainer
Tatsu Ramen
07.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Tatsu Ramen
03.2024 - 07.2024
Line Lead
Tatsu Ramen
08.2021 - 03.2023
Fry Cook
Davis Farmland
06.2019 - 07.2020
Dishwasher
Columbia Tavern
03.2016 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Leominster High School
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