SUNGKUK LEE
2 Forest Laneway, North York, ON,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Junior Sous Chef with a proven track record at Tiger Restaurant, skilled in Japanese knife techniques and effective communication. Expert in creating innovative dishes and training staff to enhance kitchen performance. Successfully managed a high-volume kitchen, ensuring consistency and quality while reducing waste. Passionate about culinary excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Sous Chef
Tiger Restaurant, Korean Bar
Toronto, Canada
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed menus that were creative while still being cost effective.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Created new dishes by combining ingredients in accordance with customer preferences.
Junior Sous Chef
Project:Fish, Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, Canada
04.2019 - 12.2022
- Handled a variety of fish, such as bluefin tuna, Atlantic salmon, sea bream, flounder, sea bass, and more.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Created four new menu items (special rolls) and sashimi plating designs.
- Assisted in developing recipes for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day and Christmas menu.
Cook
Miku Toronto, Japanese Restaurant
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Education
Culinary Management -
George Brown College
Canada01-2019
Skills
- Handle a variety of fish with Japanese knife skills
- Maintain consistency under pressure
- Organize the kitchen operation
- Communication with a positive mindset
- Plating techniques
- Staff training
- Waste reduction
- Cooking techniques
Certification
- Smart Serve Ontario, 12/02/19
- Food Handler Canada, 11/26/19
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Tiger Restaurant, Korean Bar
01.2023 - 09.2024
Junior Sous Chef
Project:Fish, Japanese Restaurant
04.2019 - 12.2022
Cook
Miku Toronto, Japanese Restaurant
01.2018 - 01.2019
Culinary Management -
George Brown College
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