Zhen Zhang
PLYMOUTH,United Kingdom
Summary
Driven and experienced professional, delivering a confident and exceptional detail and flair for innovation. Possessing strong organised skills to work under pressure, ensuring high-quality results. Aims to elevate customers' culinary experiences through diverse and delicious dishes. Prepared to begin at earliest opportunity with the standards you are looking for.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chef
Self Employed
Plymouth, Devon
04.2012 - 02.2025
- Supervised all kitchen staff to maintain high quality standards.
- Maintained high safety standards during food preparation and serving procedures.
- Reduced food waste to improve profitability.
- Coordinated prep work, streamlined the cooking process.
- Implemented cost-effective strategies in purchasing and inventory management.
- Orchestrated seamless kitchen service during peak hours.
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.
- Handled and stored food with proper methods to eliminate illness risks and prevent cross-contamination.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes that met customer needs and palates.
- Oversaw chefs, cooks and kitchen support staff to run smooth operation.
- Monitored kitchen operations to spot and correct issues impacting team performance or quality.
- Created estimates of food and labour costs to set accurate operating budgets.
- Achieved 5 star rating by delivering exceptional dishes and prompt service.
Education
165 High School
China 09.1997 - 03.2000
Skills
- Handling kitchen stress
- Multitasking under pressure
- Meeting tight deadlines
- Time management mastery
- Exceptional communication
- Food hygiene standards
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Customer Service
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Advanced
Timeline
Chef
Self Employed
04.2012 - 02.2025
165 High School
09.1997 - 03.2000
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