Xier Chen

Cooking Laboratory: Applied advanced culinary techniques and conducted experiments to refine food preparation methods and recipes.
Food Science Laboratory: Investigated food properties and preservation methods, focusing on how production variables affect texture, appearance, and quality.

Compass Group, Crumbl Cookies, London Children's Connection, Oxford Living, Self-Employed

Mississauga, London, Ontario，China

09.2021 - 08.2024

Recipe Development & Menu Planning: Developed and executed daily meal plans, including buffet-style dishes and dietary-compliant meals for various age groups and dietary needs. Created over 50 unique recipes in a personal business, focusing on ingredient optimization, customer preferences, and quality control.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance: Maintained stringent food safety standards through accurate measurement, labeling, and rotation of ingredients. Monitored and recorded temperature and hygiene compliance consistently to ensure adherence to HACCP and company protocols.
Baking & Pastry Production: Gained proficiency in baking techniques, such as dough preparation, shaping, decorating, and quality consistency checks. Created sample batches to test new flavors, adjusting recipes to ensure internal moisture, texture, and freshness.
Team Collaboration & Operational Efficiency: Worked collaboratively in fast-paced kitchen environments, communicating effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations. Contributed to task completion by actively supporting colleagues, updating progress during shift turnovers, and ensuring daily goals were met.
Inventory & Stock Management: Managed kitchen inventory by monitoring stock levels, reducing food waste, and ensuring all ingredients were used within their shelf life. Supported smooth food service operations by ensuring timely replenishment and minimizing disruption to production flow.

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