Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
REFERENCES
Certification
Timeline
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Lucas Chan

Albuquerque

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Hyatt Corporation, excelling in kitchen organization and food safety. Recognized for creativity in menu development and exceptional customer service, I thrive in fast-paced environments, consistently delivering visually stunning dishes while training new team members to uphold high standards.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook - Fine Dining

Hyatt Corporation
Bernalillo
03.2022 - Current
  • Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
  • Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
  • Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.

Food and Beverage Attendant

Bistro 109
Albuquerque
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
  • Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items.
  • Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.

Food Show Worker

Affinity Corporation
Albuquerque
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Assisted in the development of marketing strategies by providing creative input and suggestions.
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills to interact positively with diverse clientele.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
07-2020

Skills

  • Creativity and innovation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Inventory management
  • Food safety
  • Customer service
  • Menu development
  • Plating techniques
  • Pastry production
  • POS operation
  • Menu design
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking and organization

REFERENCES

  • Nathan Larsen - Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
  • Richard Leung - Executive Sous Chef at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa
  • Jeff Tollinger - VP of Sales NM/Culinarian at Affinity Group Southwest

Certification

  • Certificate in Food Service Management
  • Certificate in Culinary Fundamentals

Timeline

Line Cook - Fine Dining

Hyatt Corporation
03.2022 - Current

Food and Beverage Attendant

Bistro 109
02.2022 - 04.2022

Food Show Worker

Affinity Corporation
02.2021 - 02.2022

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Central New Mexico Community College
Lucas Chan