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Gia Ly

Holladay ,UT

Summary

Creative Chinese Chef with [Number] years of comprehensive experience overseeing kitchen activities in Chinese restaurants. Polished in modifying and creating new menus, estimating food requirements and costs and preparing ethnic dishes such as dongpo rou, dumplings and mapo tofu. Skillful in boiling, frying and broiling meats, fish and vegetables. Flexible and adaptable professional passionate about food and refined art of cooking. Energetic Chinese Chef possessing blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Offering [Number] years of hands-on experience managing daily operations of [Type] Chinese restaurant. Excellent leader well-versed in developing impressive menus and preparing culinary dishes influenced by culturally diverse regions. Polished in managing inventory and training and developing kitchen staff. Certified in [Area of certification]. Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chinese Chef

Banzai Teppan Yaki
10.1997 - 11.2023
  • Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal freshness and minimizing waste by ordering necessary ingredients based on anticipated demand.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Improved overall kitchen workflow by effectively delegating tasks among team members according to individual strengths and expertise.

Chef

Canton Valley Restaurent
02.1991 - 10.1997
  • Trained new kitchen staff on proper food handling and preparation techniques.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
  • Cleaned and oiled kitchen equipment to maintain optimized function.
  • Developed new recipes by incorporating seasonal ingredients, resulting in increased positive feedback from customers.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Used variety of kitchen tools and appliances to prepare ingredients and meals.
  • Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by suggesting alternative ingredients or suppliers without compromising quality or taste.
  • Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
  • Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions, and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
  • Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.

Education

No Degree -

Truong Day Nghe
Saigon ,Viet Nam
03.1985

Skills

  • Price Structuring
  • Sanitization
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Knife Skills
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Plating and presentation
  • Kitchen Equipment Operation
  • Garnishing and Plating
  • ServeSafe Manager
  • Recipe Development
  • Wok cooking expertise
  • Food Handler Certification
  • Baking and broiling skills
  • Quality Control
  • Recipe Adaptation
  • Food Handlers Card
  • Kitchen Staff Supervision
  • Cantonese cooking
  • Menu development
  • Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Shellfish and Seafood Preparation
  • Staff Training
  • Event Planning
  • Traditional Chinese cuisine

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Full Professional

Timeline

Chinese Chef

Banzai Teppan Yaki
10.1997 - 11.2023

Chef

Canton Valley Restaurent
02.1991 - 10.1997

No Degree -

Truong Day Nghe
Gia Ly