Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Practical Experience
Languages
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Ba Loc Tran

TORONTO,Ontario

Summary

Culinary Arts student at Vancouver Community College with a strong foundation in basic cooking methods and a commitment to professional kitchen development. Demonstrates excellent teamwork, communication, and a willingness to learn from experienced chefs. Eager to contribute to a fast-paced restaurant environment as a trainee chef, bringing dedication and a strong work ethic. Known for reliability and a proactive approach to improving culinary skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Culinary Arts Student

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, Canada
10.2023 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in ingredient preparation for culinary classes and demonstrations.
  • Gained practical experience using commercial kitchen equipment and tools.
  • Participated in hands-on cooking sessions under guidance of chef instructors.
  • Observed professional chefs to learn industry standards and practices.
  • Engaged in team discussions regarding menu planning and recipe development.
  • Learned food safety and sanitation techniques in kitchen environments.
  • Prepared sauces and stocks by following established recipes.

Culinary Trainee

VCC Culinary Training Kitchen
Vancouver, Canada
10.2023 - 07.2025
  • Executed preparation and cooking tasks in simulated restaurant environment.
  • Gained diverse skills by rotating through hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry stations.
  • Acquired expertise in mise en place, service timing, and plate presentation under supervision.
  • Assisted team during cooking demonstrations and practical training sessions.
  • Applied safe food handling techniques while adhering to kitchen safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with peers for event preparations and cooking competitions.

Prep Cook

Fairmonth YVR
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2025 - 06.2025
  • Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring for daily meal service.
  • Assisted chefs in assembling dishes that met menu specifications and standards.
  • Organized walk-in coolers and freezers in compliance with established guidelines.
  • Supported inventory management through effective organization and labeling of supplies.

Education

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Vancouver Community College (VCC)
Vancouver, BC
06-2025

Banchelor - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto

Skills

  • Culinary techniques
  • Food safety
  • Menu planning
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food presentation

Certification

  • Serving It Right Certification (British Columbia)
  • FoodSafe Level 1 (British Columbia)

References

Available upon request.

Practical Experience

Culinary Trainee, VCC Culinary Training Kitchen, Hands-on preparation and cooking in a simulated restaurant environment, Rotated through various stations including hot kitchen, cold kitchen, and pastry, Gained experience in mise en place, service timing, and plate presentation under supervision

Languages

English
Professional
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Prep Cook

Fairmonth YVR
06.2025 - 06.2025

Culinary Arts Student

Vancouver Community College
10.2023 - 06.2025

Culinary Trainee

VCC Culinary Training Kitchen
10.2023 - 07.2025

Diploma - Culinary Arts

Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Banchelor - Hospitality And Tourism Management

Toronto Metropolitan University

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