Franky Vu Ngo
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Energetic and diligent individual bringing over 15 years of culinary industry experience as a transferable skillset. Seeking a flexible and exciting career to broaden my work experience and refine my love for problem-solving, optimization, and attention to detail.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Line Cook
Burgoo (Point Grey)
Vancouver, BC
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented Accurate Portioning, Labeling Product/Item Areas, and Optimized product placement for Ease of Access, Efficiency and ease of Training.
- Ensuring all of our menu items and products follow specifications for consistency.
- Serving food with Very High attention to Detail, Speed, and Precision to meet or exceed industry standard.
- Train and advise on Quality, Efficiency, Safety depending on the needs and wants from our team.
Prep Team /Kitchen Line Cook
Cactus Club (Station Square)
Burnaby, BC
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Evaluated and implemented efficient methods for new challenges with tasks
- Assembled food orders with speed and precision to ensure quality meals and services for our guests
- Operated, maintained, and cleaned culinary tools and machinery with expertise
- Optimized storage and ensured FIFO guidelines when receiving, organizing, and storing products
- Practiced ergonomic training to lift and handle heavy products.
Senior Kitchen Staff
Ramen Danbo (Robson)
Vancouver, BC
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Coordinated, advised, and coached a united and successful team in kitchen stations
- Accurately created custom food orders in a very fast-paced environment
- Precisely assembled Tonkatsu soup base and food preparations with high-standard consistency
- Adapted into a Japanese kitchen by learning basic Japanese for faster communication.
Junior Sous Chef
Earls Test Kitchen (Downtown)
Vancouver, BC
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Motivated and lead a diverse team, while boosting morale and keeping a positive environment
- Facilitated the shut-down of the kitchen line while ensuring efficiency for the Day/Prep team
- Developed and implemented strategies to reduce ergonomic risks of daily tasks
- Consolidated and summarized end reports daily which includes: compromise of sales, efficiency (bill times), problem-solving solutions to increase efficiency, notes about partner conversations of praise or mishaps, and additional notes about the establishment.
Education
FOODSAFE Level 1 -
04.2022
Rhino Awards -
Skills
- Fluent English
- Conversational Vietnamese
- Technologically literate
- Quick learner
- Leadership, Communication, and teamwork skills
- Very high attention to Detail
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs without aid
Timeline
Senior Line Cook
Burgoo (Point Grey)
10.2023 - 05.2024
Prep Team /Kitchen Line Cook
Cactus Club (Station Square)
04.2022 - 06.2023
Senior Kitchen Staff
Ramen Danbo (Robson)
02.2020 - 10.2021
Junior Sous Chef
Earls Test Kitchen (Downtown)
08.2018 - 01.2020
FOODSAFE Level 1 -
Rhino Awards -
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