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Ivan Wong Yong Li

Summary

Dynamic Sous Chef with a proven track record at Burnt Ends Restaurant, excelling in team leadership and inventory management. Achieved significant cost savings through waste reduction initiatives while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment. Expert in food safety and cooking techniques, ensuring high-quality dish presentation and compliance with health regulations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sous Chef

Burnt Ends Restaurant
08.2016 - Current
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
  • Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.

Chef De Partie

Les Amis Restaurant
05.2014 - 07.2016
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.

Chef De Partie

Halia Restaurant
03.2010 - 06.2014
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Prepared items for roasting, sautéing, frying, and baking.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering growth through skill development and encouragement of creative experimentation in the kitchen environment.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.

Cook

Suntec Convention Kitchen
03.2009 - 06.2009

Internship

Education

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

Shatec Institutes
04.2009

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety(level 4 audit cert)
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen organization
  • Supervising food prep

Certification

Food Hygiene Level 4 Audit

Timeline

Sous Chef

Burnt Ends Restaurant
08.2016 - Current

Chef De Partie

Les Amis Restaurant
05.2014 - 07.2016

Chef De Partie

Halia Restaurant
03.2010 - 06.2014

Cook

Suntec Convention Kitchen
03.2009 - 06.2009

High School Diploma - Culinary Arts

Shatec Institutes
Ivan Wong Yong Li