Stanley Lam
San Francisco
Summary
Culinary professional prepared for high-pressure kitchen environments with focus on delivering high-quality dishes. Adept at collaborating with team members to streamline kitchen operations and ensure timely service. Known for flexibility and reliability, with strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Mokuku
2024.02 - 2025.01
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Culinary Arts Program Leader
Richmond Neighborhood Center
2019.08 - 2023.05
- Achieved budgetary targets by monitoring expenses and resource utilization, and cutting waste
- Conducted 5 classes each week focused on culinary arts
- Tracked class attendance and student progress
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning media to increase student understanding of course materials
Lead Line Cook
Tru Gourmet Catering Company
2014.04 - 2021.01
- Monitored line work processes to ensure consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation
- Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation, and proper food handling or storage
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests
- Consistently provided professional, friendly, and engaging service
- Prepared and maintained inventory records
SPED Paraprofessional
Richmond Neighborhood Center @ Peabody ES
2018.10 - 2019.06
- Organized activities for students and created a welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation
- Kept activity rooms and equipment organized and clean
- Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support
Activity Leader
Richmond Neighborhood Center @ Lafayette ES
2018.08 - 2018.10
- Organized activities for students and created a welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
- Managed safety concerns and adhered to all compliance requirements.
- Kept activity rooms and equipment organized and clean.
- Documented student attendance
- Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to program managers
Youth Program Assistant
Richmond Neighborhood Center @ Roosevelt MS
2016.01 - 2018.04
- Ensured that each student’s experience was positive, memorable, and consistent
- Lead 3 classes for the program
- Enthusiastic and looked forward to work everyday
- Established a safe play environment for the children
Education
Associates in Science - Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA2022-05
Skills
- Effective leader
- Customer service
- Verbal communication
- Activity planning
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Food preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Limited Working
Timeline
Line Cook
Mokuku
2024.02 - 2025.01
Culinary Arts Program Leader
Richmond Neighborhood Center
2019.08 - 2023.05
SPED Paraprofessional
Richmond Neighborhood Center @ Peabody ES
2018.10 - 2019.06
Activity Leader
Richmond Neighborhood Center @ Lafayette ES
2018.08 - 2018.10
Youth Program Assistant
Richmond Neighborhood Center @ Roosevelt MS
2016.01 - 2018.04
Lead Line Cook
Tru Gourmet Catering Company
2014.04 - 2021.01
Associates in Science - Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
City College of San Francisco