Kevin Chae
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Chef experienced in fast paced environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
ISS Facility Services/ Google
Los Angeles
12.2023 - 01.2024
- 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 meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Cook
The Party Staff
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- 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 meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Saly Papa
Alhambra, California
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Tokyo Table
Alhambra, California
12.2016 - 02.2018
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
Prep Cook
Beit Shirge
Torrance, California
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Prepared items that would be shipped to restaurants to be used in Ramen
Prep Cook
Shin-Sen-Gumi
Monterey Park, California
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
Education
Art of Cooking - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
5 2014
Skills
- Portioning
- Food rotation
- Garnishing
- Ingredients measuring
- Supply Management
- Food presentation talent
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food preparation
- Teamwork
- Deep frying
- Kitchen equipment sanitation
- Efficient multitasking
- Nutrition Awareness
- Allergen awareness
- Food Waste Reduction
Timeline
Cook
ISS Facility Services/ Google
12.2023 - 01.2024
Cook
The Party Staff
03.2022 - 12.2023
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Saly Papa
02.2018 - 11.2018
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Tokyo Table
12.2016 - 02.2018
Prep Cook
Beit Shirge
06.2015 - 12.2015
Prep Cook
Shin-Sen-Gumi
06.2014 - 05.2015
Art of Cooking - Culinary Arts
The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles
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