Pierce Wei
2555 Main St, Saint Helena
Summary
Highly-motivated cook with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Partie
Cyrus 2.0 (1 Michelin Star)
Geyserville , CA
2023.06 - 2024.06
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
- Worked closely with other chefs to coordinate meal preparation activities during busy shifts.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Worked on Canapes/ Pastry Station, after 3 months took charge of expediting the station.
- Made a move to the Hotline 6 months in. Put together quality dishes in a fast and efficient manner.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Maintained accurate records of stock levels, ordering new ingredients when needed.
- Abided by company standards in terms of portion and serving sizes.
- Checked finished plates before they were served to guests, making sure all components met quality standards.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
Chef De Partie
Goldfinch
Sebastopol , CA
2023.04 - 2023.05
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and storage facilities to ensure they met hygiene requirements.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing food items in the kitchen area.
- Assisted with the training of new employees in proper techniques for food preparation, presentation, sanitation, safety procedures.
- Monitored food preparation techniques to ensure that high-quality products were served consistently.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff to ensure quality standards of food production.
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area by washing dishes and wiping down surfaces after each shift.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any customer complaints regarding food quality or service.
- Organized the daily mise en place in order to prepare meals efficiently.
Culinary Institute Of America
Kitchen Assistant (Teaching Kitchen)
Saint Helena
2022.01 - 2023.03
- Prepare and cook a diverse range of breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees for 80+ students daily
- Arrange and attend dining room during service hours, including dish service, reheating, and supplemental meal preparation
- Clean kitchen and dining room daily in accordance with ServSafe sanitization procedures
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Order, organize, and store requisitions
Contemporary Resort (Disney World)
Line Cook
Orlando
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Worked on the line for 5+ stations day and night
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Set up and performed initial prep work
- Covered shifts for cooks that where absent from other restaurants at the resort
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared a multiple banquets for Disney Executives and ESPN Paralympic athletes.
Berlin Calling
Restaurant/Caretaker
Taipei
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Oversaw front and kitchen of restaurant while the owner was away
- Delegated cleaning procedures in dining room in accordance to appropriate sanitation protocol
- Hosted and facilitated communication between kitchen and front staff
- Renovated other restaurants
- Cleaning and setting the AirBNB room
Education
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Saint Helena, CA04.2023
High School Diploma -
Beijing City International School
Beijing, China05.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Arrange and attend dining
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Food Storage Safety
- Team Collaboration
- Safe Food Handling
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Attention to Detail
- Fish, Fowl, and Poultry Cleaning
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Flexible Schedule
- Banquet Experience
- A LA CART Experience
- High Volume Experience
- Bilingual (English, Madrin)
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- ServSafe Allergen Certification
- TIPS CA RBS Certification
- BASH Wine and Foods 1st Winner 2022 (https://napavalleyregister.com/community/star/lifestyles/appellation-st-helena-hosts-wine-and-food-bash/article_8679cc2e-b458-11ec-a5a1-37e106fe314e.html)
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Cyrus 2.0 (1 Michelin Star)
2023.06 - 2024.06
Chef De Partie
Goldfinch
2023.04 - 2023.05
Contemporary Resort (Disney World)
Line Cook
2022.05 - 2022.08
Culinary Institute Of America
Kitchen Assistant (Teaching Kitchen)
2022.01 - 2023.03
Berlin Calling
Restaurant/Caretaker
2017.05 - 2017.08
Associate Degree - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Beijing City International School
Some College (No Degree) -
Columbia College Chicago
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- ServSafe Allergen Certification
- TIPS CA RBS Certification
- BASH Wine and Foods 1st Winner 2022 (https://napavalleyregister.com/community/star/lifestyles/appellation-st-helena-hosts-wine-and-food-bash/article_8679cc2e-b458-11ec-a5a1-37e106fe314e.html)
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