Manh Luu
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Skilled Chef with a rich background in Japanese cuisine, demonstrated through impactful roles at Fujiyama Restaurant and others. Excelled in knife handling and fostering teamwork, notably mentoring junior staff and optimizing kitchen operations. Achieved seamless high-volume order management, emphasizing quality and efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Maker
Toro Toro and Poke
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed high-volume orders during peak times, maintaining timely service without compromising quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Mentored junior sushi makers in traditional techniques and presentation skills, fostering team growth and development.
- Ensured proper storage of raw fish and seafood ingredients to maintain optimal freshness and taste.
Prep Cook
Talay Thai
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Chef
Fujiyama Restaurant
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Management
Nova Scotia Community College
Dartmouth, NS06.2022
Skills
- Knife handling
- Japanese cuisine
- Workstation organization
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Food prep planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Excellent communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sushi Maker
Toro Toro and Poke
02.2023 - 09.2024
Prep Cook
Talay Thai
08.2021 - 03.2022
Chef
Fujiyama Restaurant
01.2021 - 03.2022
Diploma - Culinary Management
Nova Scotia Community College
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