Nam Duy Nguyen
Surrey,Canada
Summary
As a culinary student, I have fundamental training in knife skills and food safety, and I look forward to practicing mise en place in a fast-paced environment. I put a premium on accuracy and quality, and I can prepare all of your ingredients to specification, quickly and accurately. I am a dedicated team player with a great attitude who wants to help the line and keep everything clean and organized. I am ready to contribute to your kitchen and I have a great work ethic.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service and Dishwasher
Pho Haven
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars, and supply cupboards.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely turnaround of clean dishes and utensils.
Volunteer
Breakfast
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Organized community breakfast events to foster engagement and support local initiatives.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency.
- Trained new volunteers on kitchen safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely procurement of necessary supplies.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Coordinated volunteer schedules, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Art
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC04.2027
High School Diploma - undefined
Pinetree Secondary School
Coquitlam, BC06.2025
Skills
- Precision Knife Cuts (Julienne, Brunoise, Small/Large Dice, Chiffonade, Mise en Place (Setting up a station))
- Sauce & Stock Preparation (Mother Sauces, Reductions, Emulsions)
- Salad & Dressing Preparation
- Recipe Following & Batch Cooking
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Efficiency & Speed
- Attention to Detail
- Cleanliness & Organization
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Communication ("Heard!", "Behind!", "Corner!")
- Reliability & Punctuality
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability & Flexibility
Languages
English - Limited Working
Professional Working
Vietnamese - Native or Bilingual
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Food Safe Level 1
- High School Certificate
Timeline
Volunteer
Breakfast
09.2024 - 06.2025
Service and Dishwasher
Pho Haven
10.2023 - 11.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Pinetree Secondary School
High School Diploma - Culinary Art
Vancouver Community College