Shawn Tsui
Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Passionate cook with over 10+ years of experience in the kitchen. I'm an adaptable professional with success in handling any challenge. I'm detail orientated and seeking to contribute to your establishment in preparing fresh items while promoting health and safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Cactus Club Cafe
Abbotsford, BC / Langley, BC
08.2016 - Current
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
Team Leader
McDonald's
Langley, BC
06.2009 - 05.2016
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walnut Grove Secondary
Langley, BC06.2009
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Food Preparation
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Customer Service
- Plating
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Kitchen Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
First Aid
Professional Cook 2
Timeline
Sous Chef
Cactus Club Cafe
08.2016 - Current
Team Leader
McDonald's
06.2009 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Walnut Grove Secondary