Hualin Lai
LaSalle,QC
Summary
Proven culinary professional with experience at Until Now, adept in food safety compliance and efficient multitasking. Demonstrated ability to enhance food quality and customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and strong teamwork. Skilled in food preparation and presentation, consistently contributing to improved kitchen efficiency and waste reduction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Fry Cook
Until Now
10.2023 - Current
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Contributed to a positive team environment, collaborating with fellow cooks and staff members.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Stayed informed of daily menu to help coordinate cooking times.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and efficient fry station.
Pastry Chef's Assistant
2 Years
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Wrapped, dated, and stored food in refrigerators under standardized temperature for future uses.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every area of [Type] operations.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Prepped ingredients ahead of time to increase cooking and service speed.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
Education
Colored Stone Essentials - Jewellery Art And Design
Gemologiral Institute of America
Taipei, Taiwan08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Shih Chien University
Taipei, Taiwan06.2010
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong attention to detail
- Efficient multitasking
- Food presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Food Safety Compliance
- Food Preparation
- Oil management
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Kitchen set up
- Cleaning and sanitization
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Fry Cook
Until Now
10.2023 - Current
Pastry Chef's Assistant
2 Years
10.2012 - 10.2014
Colored Stone Essentials - Jewellery Art And Design
Gemologiral Institute of America
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Shih Chien University
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