Thomas Yang
Sheboygan,WI
Summary
Motivated professional Chef with years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
2
2
Languages
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Pit Stop Pizza
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Prepared pizzas using fresh ingredients and traditional cooking methods.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning by suggesting seasonal ingredients and specials.
Sausage Cook
Miesfeld's Meat Market
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Prepared and smoked sausages daily, fulfilling customer orders with quality products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas to support efficient operations.
- Ensured adherence to food safety practices during cooking and storage processes, protecting customer health.
Line Chef
Angler's Ave Pub
Sheboygan, WI
05.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning and ingredient selection for seasonal specials.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and kitchen operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace during service hours.
- Communicated effectively with other kitchen personnel to coordinate meal preparation activities.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning ovens, grills, stoves, fryers.
Chef
Pier 17
Sheboygan, WI
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Prepared diverse menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality food preparation.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source fresh, local ingredients for daily specials.
- Developed new recipes to enhance dining experience and attract more customers.
- Designed plating presentations to elevate visual appeal of dishes served.
- Managed inventory to minimize waste and ensure availability of essential items.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Organized and labeled food items in proper storage containers.
Sous Chef
Harvest cafe
Sheboygan, WI
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Developed seasonal menus reflecting local produce and culinary trends.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Prepared and presented high-quality dishes for customer
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
Fry Cook
Victorian Village Resort
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items to high-quality standards.
- Prepared menu items such as french fries, onion rings, fish, chicken and other deep fried foods.
- Operated deep fryers safely while cooking food items as per customer requests.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during busy periods.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to complete orders quickly.
- Stocked and restocked food items on the line.
Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Sheboygan, WI
09.2011 - 02.2015
- Prepared and cooked a variety of menu items according to recipes.
- Executed proper cooking techniques for grilling, frying, and sautéing dishes.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Cook
Taco Bell
Sheboygan, WI
05.2010 - 09.2011
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety standards.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
Education
Riverview Academy
Sheboygan, WISome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COSkills
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Dish preparation
- Plating and presentation
- Grilling expertise
- Frying
- Sauce making
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Safe food handling
- Kitchen management
- Inventory management
- Quality control
- Kitchen organization
- Supply restocking
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Food presentation
- Special diets
- Ingredients measuring
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Event catering
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food photography
- Recipes and menu planning
Languages
Hmong
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sausage Cook
Miesfeld's Meat Market
12.2025 - 01.2026
Cook
Pit Stop Pizza
06.2023 - 08.2026
Line Chef
Angler's Ave Pub
05.2022 - 09.2025
Chef
Pier 17
09.2019 - 03.2022
Sous Chef
Harvest cafe
03.2018 - 11.2019
Fry Cook
Victorian Village Resort
05.2015 - 09.2019
Line Cook
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
09.2011 - 02.2015
Cook
Taco Bell
05.2010 - 09.2011
Riverview Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts