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Nelson Seow

Singapore

Summary

Experienced with managing kitchen operations and supporting culinary teams. Utilizes culinary skills and knowledge to enhance menu offerings and maintain food quality. Track record of effective team collaboration and adaptability in high-pressure kitchen environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Sous Chef

Mandala Club
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Prepped daily menu items to quickly deliver upon request.
  • Oversaw cleanliness of each station in kitchen.
  • Maintained inventory records and updated ordering systems regularly to ensure adequate stock levels based on anticipated demand.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Consistently met high standards of quality control by conducting thorough taste tests before serving each dish to customers.
  • Collaborated with fellow team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and excellent execution of all dishes.
  • Led team by example in preparing items accurately and according to high-quality standards.

Chef De Partie

Mandala Club
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Senior Chef De Partie

Disiree Cafe
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Ensured food safety standards were met by diligently following HACCP guidelines and conducting regular checks of storage areas.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment through diligent cleaning practices, contributing to overall sanitation scores exceeding industry standards.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to recipes.

Senior Chef De Partie

Mandala Club
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Streamlined kitchen operations for increased efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
  • Ensured food safety standards were met by diligently following HACCP guidelines and conducting regular checks of storage areas.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment through diligent cleaning practices, contributing to overall sanitation scores exceeding industry standards.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to recipes.

Chef De partie

Wine connection (Tapas)
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Cook food items accurately to specifications
  • Assist in the accomplishment of task within the time frame given
  • Ensure mise-en-place are replenished before each meal period
  • Monitor the food par level after each meal period
  • Ensures areas of responsibility are clean, tidy, and organized
  • Assist in monthly inventory counts and record food wastages
  • Ensure proper hygienne practices are followed at all times and ensure proper storage methods are followed
  • Ensure freshness of ingredients
  • Perform other tasks and duties when assigned to
  • Guiding new staff for kitchen operation
  • Order require ingredient for station

chef de partie

Prive
12.2019 - 09.2020
  • Cook food items accurately to specifications
  • Assist in the accomplishment of task within the time frame given
  • Ensure mise-en-place are replenished before each meal period
  • Monitor the food par level after each meal period
  • Ensures areas of responsibility are clean, tidy, and organized
  • Assist in monthly inventory counts and record food wastages
  • Ensure proper hygienne practices are followed at all times and ensure proper storage methods are followed
  • Ensure freshness of ingredients
  • Perform other tasks and duties when assigned to
  • Guiding new staff for kitchen operation
  • Order require ingredient for station

Chef de partie

wine connection (tapas)
04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Cook food items accurately to specifications
  • Assist in the accomplishment of task within the time frame given
  • Ensure mise-en-place are replenished before each meal period
  • Monitor the food par level after each meal period
  • Ensures areas of responsibility are clean, tidy, and organized
  • Assist in monthly inventory counts and record food wastages
  • Ensure proper hygienne practices are followed at all times and ensure proper storage methods are followed
  • Ensure freshness of ingredients
  • Perform other tasks and duties when assigned to
  • Guiding new staff for kitchen operation
  • Order require ingredient for station

senior cook

marmanlade pantry
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Cook food items accurately to specifications
  • Assist in the accomplishment of task within the time frame given
  • Ensure mise-en-place are replenished before each meal period
  • Monitor the food par level after each meal period
  • Ensures areas of responsibility are clean, tidy, and organized
  • Assist in monthly inventory counts and record food wastages
  • Ensure proper hygienne practices are followed at all times and ensure proper storage methods are followed
  • Ensure freshness of ingredients
  • Perform other tasks and duties when assigned to

chef de partie

Arbite Pte Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Ordering of vegetable and dry stock
  • Ensure function and event item has been done
  • Help out with menu for set lunch
  • Ensure all station item is ready for operation
  • Guiding new staff for kitchen operation

trainee

Rakuzen
07.2014 - 01.2015
  • Prepare for the kitchen set up
  • Prepare some item for restaurant use
  • Garnish the plate

Trainee

Conrad continent Hotel
01.2014 - 07.2014
  • Main kitchen
  • Ensure daily station item has been done
  • Help out with events and function
  • Outside catering
  • Mass production
  • Station at buffet
  • Cold Kitchen
  • Ensure breakfast buffet item has been done and station at breakfast buffet
  • Ensure dinner buffet item has been done and station at dinner buffet
  • Ensure lunch buffet item has been done and station at lunch
  • Prepare sandwich and wrap to be sent to cafeteria
  • Help out in function
  • Station at buffet for break, lunch and dinner

Senior cook

Arbite Pte Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2013
  • Ensure chef order to be done
  • Ensure Mise en place has been done

Education

High School Diploma -

At-Sunrice Academy
Singapore
02-2016

Skills

  • Kitchen leadership
  • Inventory processes
  • Allergen awareness
  • Work under pressure

Languages

English
Chinese (Mandarin)

Timeline

Junior Sous Chef

Mandala Club
09.2023 - 12.2024

Chef De Partie

Mandala Club
02.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Chef De Partie

Disiree Cafe
10.2022 - 02.2023

Senior Chef De Partie

Mandala Club
07.2022 - 10.2022

Chef De partie

Wine connection (Tapas)
09.2020 - 06.2021

chef de partie

Prive
12.2019 - 09.2020

Chef de partie

wine connection (tapas)
04.2019 - 11.2019

senior cook

marmanlade pantry
04.2018 - 04.2019

chef de partie

Arbite Pte Ltd
08.2016 - 03.2018

trainee

Rakuzen
07.2014 - 01.2015

Trainee

Conrad continent Hotel
01.2014 - 07.2014

Senior cook

Arbite Pte Ltd
04.2012 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

At-Sunrice Academy
Nelson Seow