Hung Fai Samson Tam
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Passionate, spirited and classically trained culinary professional, skilled in building relationships and developing high-performing teams. Leader in delivery of excellent customer service. Equipped to apply restaurant operational experience to grow world-class organizations. Dedicated to food safety, customer service best practices and quality food service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
Lobster Burger Bar
Toronto, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Developed creative ideas for special events or promotions involving food preparation or presentation.
- Checked quality of raw materials before use.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
SPLC
Department or Unit
Finch, Scarborough, Canada
05.2021 - 08.2022
- “Provides day-to-day care and support to older adults, including assistance with personal hygiene and mobility aids.
- “Developed strong communication skills and the ability to understand the needs and concerns of older adults.”
- "Use organizational skills by managing inventory and purchasing daily necessities."
Education
High School Diploma -
George Brown College
Toronto, ON12-2023
Skills
- Mandarin & Cantonese make me have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse including those who may have limited English
- Languages is a valuable asset in any workplace, as it facilitates effective communication with colleagues, clients, and customers
- Enthusiasm and patience for work: Your enthusiasm for work is an asset that allows you to approach tasks with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn Your patience enables you to handle challenges
- Calmly and persevere in the face of obstacles as they promote a positive work environment and contribute to the success of the team
- Personal skills: including cooking knowledge and technology, food safety and hygiene smart service and emergency first aid These skills will help me easier to grasp the scope of work
- Soft skills: include interpersonal communication skills, positive attitude, adaptability and willingness to learn Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and work collaboratively in a team, and adapt to new challenges is essential for success in any workplace
Accomplishments
- Beverage and Service Fundamentals:
- This course covers the basic principles of bar and dining room service, including table setup, customer service, and wine and beverage knowledge
- Nutrition Fundamentals with a Culinary
- Perspective: This course teaches students about the principles of nutrition and how they can be applied in a culinary setting to create healthy and balanced meals
- Baking and Pastry for Cooks: This course provides hands-on training in baking and pastry techniques, including the preparation of cakes, breads, and pastries
- Emergency First Aid/Heartsaver: This course provides basic training in first aid and CPR techniques to prepare students to respond to medical emergencies
- Fundamentals of Butchery: This course covers the principles of meat cutting and prepares students to work with a variety of meats in a professional kitchen
- Science of Sustainability: This course explores the principles of sustainability and how they can be applied in a culinary setting to reduce waste and promote environmental responsibility
- Smart Serve: This course provides training in responsible alcohol service, including the identification of intoxication, the prevention of over- serving, and legal liability
- Sanitation: This course covers the principles of food safety and sanitation, including proper food handling and storage, personal hygiene, and cleaning and sanitation procedures.
Languages
- Excellent communication skills in Cantonese and Mandarin (oral and written), as well as basic English skills
Languages
Cantonese
Native/ Bilingual
Mandarin
Full Professional
English
Professional
Certification
WHMIS Certificate: Date Achieved: 02/12/2023
Smart Serve Cert. (#221114996004)：Date Achieved: 11/15/2022
Food Handlers Certificate (#87363660B): Date Achieved: 10/29/2022
CPR First Aid Cert.: Date Achieved: 10/20/2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef
Lobster Burger Bar
09.2023 - Current
SPLC
Department or Unit
05.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
George Brown College
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