Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Lim Pei Rong

TAWAU

Summary

Diligent restaurant kitchen worker and a team player with good cooking skills and common knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Also a Pizza Chef with 1 year of experience preparing dough by hand, operating cooking equipment and plating fresh pizza and other specialties.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef De Partie

Ebb & Flow Group
12.2023 - Current
  • Was with the opening team in Tribal, a South East Asian with a. touch of wood fire cooking.
  • Had experienced each section of the kitchen.
  • Provided support in all areas of the kitchen as needed, demonstrating versatility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Contributed to a positive kitchen atmosphere through effective communication and collaboration with team members.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace.
  • Transfered to Carlito's, a Spanish tapas bar opened by Chef Carlos Montobbio and Antonio Miscellaneo.
  • In charge of the fryer station, Responsibilities are checking and ordering stocks, planning week's prep and ensuring quality of prep and the final product is top quality.

Chef De Partie

PANAMERICANA PTE. LTD.
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Rotated stock to use items before expiration date.
  • Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
  • Operated all kitchen equipment safely to prevent injuries.
  • Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.

Demi Chef De Partie

Claudine Restaurant
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying Sous Chefs and Chef de Parties of low levels to support ordering.
  • Coordinated effectively with service staff on timing of meal plating and delivery to guarantee freshness and adequate food temperature.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Adhered to food safety regulations and culinary best practices in preparation of ingredients and meals.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.

Assistant Cook

Hashida Singapore
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted menus to changing seasons and supply inventories to decrease food waste.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.

Demi Chef

Wildseed Cafe at The Summerhouse
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work efficient and consistent.
  • Monitored stock levels of both ingredients and seasonings, notifying Sous Chef of low levels to support ordering.
  • Supported Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, including daily mise-en-place, assigned preparation projects and inventory activities.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.

Trainee

Bee's Knees at The Garage
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot
  • Trained in the pizza section. Learnt how to stretch pizza dough by hand, keeping ingredients and toppings fresh
  • Was transferred to Botanico in The Garage, a contemporary European with Asian influence mid-fine dining which is the same company and outlet, for 6 months during my internship. Helped with events and service during that time.

Kitchen Trainee

The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel, Penang
01.2017 - 04.2017
  • Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines

Service Crew

The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel, Penang
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Placed orders by listening to customers, documenting selected menu items, substitutions and add-ons
  • Kept all prep areas clean by sweeping, mopping and washing down counters
  • Assisted in dining room by removing soiled dishes during meal service and transporting to kitchen for washing
  • Greeted customers, provided friendly and knowledgeable service and placed orders

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts

UCSI University Sarawak Campus, Kuching, Sarawak
2019

High School Diploma -

Sabah Chinese High School, Tawau, Sabah
09.2015

Skills

  • Institutional and batch cooking
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Food preparation
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Performance improvement
  • Good attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Hospitality and service industry background

Accomplishments

  • Group champion in UCSI Korean Cuisine competition 2016

Certification

  • Practical training in Kitchen/Food And Beverage Department in St. Giles The Wembley, Penang

Timeline

Chef De Partie - Ebb & Flow Group
12.2023 - Current
Chef De Partie - PANAMERICANA PTE. LTD.
08.2023 - 11.2023
Demi Chef De Partie - Claudine Restaurant
05.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Cook - Hashida Singapore
01.2021 - 04.2022
Demi Chef - Wildseed Cafe at The Summerhouse
09.2019 - 01.2021
Trainee - Bee's Knees at The Garage
09.2018 - 09.2019
Kitchen Trainee - The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel, Penang
01.2017 - 04.2017
Service Crew - The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel, Penang
01.2017 - 03.2017
UCSI University Sarawak Campus - Some College (No Degree), Culinary Arts
Sabah Chinese High School - High School Diploma,
Lim Pei Rong