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Work history
Education
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Heather Ngo

Welling,Kent

Summary

Detail-oriented culinary professional with expertise in sanitary practices, food pairing, and stock preparation. Proficient in sauce making, portion control, and health and safety compliance, ensuring high standards in kitchen operations. Adept at adapting to new recipes and maintaining precision in all aspects of food preparation. Committed to delivering exceptional quality while adhering to industry best practices. Easy going chef with experience in high end establishments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Commis chef

China Tang at The Dorchester
Mayfair, City of Westminster
08.2024 - 03.2026

Promoted to Head Commis after excelling in commis chef role

  • Managed waste efficiently to minimise restaurant costs.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation.
  • Enforced health and safety guidelines amongst the team, promoting a safe working environment.
  • Followed recipes meticulously, ensuring consistent dish quality.

Assistant chef

The Royal Blackheath Golf club
Eltham, Greenwich
02.2023 - 08.2024
  • Streamlined cooking process by preparing ingredients ahead of time.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area for an efficient work space.
  • Assisted in the preparation of meals, resulting in efficient service delivery.
  • Assisted in creating daily specials, adding variety to regular menu offerings.

Chef de partie

BR6
Orpington, Bromley
09.2022 - 06.2024

Trainee Chef at a student run Kitchen

  • Incorporated seasonal produce into menus for freshness and variety.
  • Perfected traditional cooking methods including baking, grilling and braising.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations, leading to smoother service during busy periods.

Barista

Rooted Cafe
Welling, Bexley
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Managed high volume orders during peak hours, ensuring consistent quality of service.
  • Operated espresso machines with precision, contributing to overall customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy periods, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2&3 City and Guilds in Hospitality and Catering

London south east college
Orpington, Bromley
09.2022 - 07.2024

GCSEs -

Blackfen School for Girls
Welling, Bexley
09.2017 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Sanitary practices
  • Food pairing knowledge
  • Stock preparation
  • Adaptability to new recipes
  • Sauce making
  • Portion control understanding
  • Health and Safety Compliance

Affiliations

  • badminton
  • drawing

Languages

English
Native

More about me

Volunteered at community library for 3 years, been in a Co-Op ad with Michael Barclay making a Puttanesca pasta.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commis chef

China Tang at The Dorchester
08.2024 - 03.2026

Assistant chef

The Royal Blackheath Golf club
02.2023 - 08.2024

Chef de partie

BR6
09.2022 - 06.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Level 2&3 City and Guilds in Hospitality and Catering

London south east college
09.2022 - 07.2024

Barista

Rooted Cafe
11.2021 - 02.2024

GCSEs -

Blackfen School for Girls
09.2017 - 06.2022
Heather Ngo