Yen Qing Lim
Summary
Well-organized Kitchen crew member bringing over 9 years of experience, upbeat nature and expertise in food preparation. Superior skills in organizing ingredients, minimizing waste and sanitizing kitchen surfaces. Motivated team player with history of working with little oversight to optimize performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Crew Member
Hai Di Lao Dining Pte Lte
10.2021 - Current
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Chopped vegetables, seasoned meats and mixed cake batter ahead of time in preparation for dinner rush.
- Inspected equipment, refrigerators and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Sushi Maker
Sushi Delivery Singapore
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Aligned seasonal plans with ingredient availability and key area events for optimal promotions.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.'
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.5
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Actively participated in planning sushi menu and crafted new items for special events.
- Collaborated with vendors to source desired recipe ingredients while maintaining tight cost controls.
- Modernized processes for kitchen staff to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
Chef
KH Lake Side Cafe
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Inventoried food, ingredient and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Collaborated with other personnel to produce and modify menus and selections.
- Developed recipes and menus by applying understanding of market demand and culinary trends,
Kitchen Assistant
Riverbank Restaurant
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Education
No Degree -
SMK St Michael
Aloe Setar ,MalaysiaSkills
- Basic Recordkeeping
- Order Selection and Preparation
- Order Accuracy
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food Preparation
- Work Station Cleaning
- Food Quality Standards
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Chef Support
- Crew Support
Certification
WSQ Food Safety & Hygiene Level 1 certification
Timeline
Kitchen Crew Member
Hai Di Lao Dining Pte Lte
10.2021 - Current
Sushi Maker
Sushi Delivery Singapore
09.2019 - 10.2021
Chef
KH Lake Side Cafe
01.2016 - 12.2018
Kitchen Assistant
Riverbank Restaurant
09.2013 - 12.2015
No Degree -
SMK St Michael
WSQ Food Safety & Hygiene Level 1 certification
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