Jaehoon Sa
Student
Melbourne
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cook position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sool Tong - Cook
Melbourne, VIC 3000
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Cooked over 50 made-to-order meals every day.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
- Received and stored food supplies, raw materials and other ingredients.
Famil-Lee - Cook
Melbourne, VIC 3000
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with chef to create menu rotation meeting legal requirements and company policies for nutrition and variety.
- Followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Chung-dam(Hanjeongsik Restaurant) - Cook
Incheon
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Korea Army Cook
HAENAM
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Followed and adjusted recipes to create healthy, flavorful meals, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff.
- Offered tasty options for people following vegetarian, gluten-free and allergy-sensitive diets.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of Melbourne
Parkville VIC 3052 04.2001 -
Skills
Sauce Preparation
Cooking
Dishwashing
Positive Attitude
Trash Removal and Recycling
High-Volume Dining
Kitchen Operations
Equipment Cleaning
Knife Skills
Cooking Techniques
Timeline
Famil-Lee - Cook
Melbourne, VIC 3000
08.2023 - 11.2023
Sool Tong - Cook
Melbourne, VIC 3000
04.2023 - 12.2023
Chung-dam(Hanjeongsik Restaurant) - Cook
Incheon
10.2022 - 02.2023
Korea Army Cook
HAENAM
04.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
University of Melbourne
04.2001 -