(Steve) Chyi Yi Jou
Decatur,GA
Summary
Adept at elevating dining experiences, I honed my craft at Pyng Ho Restaurant, mastering wok cooking and Asian cuisines while enhancing kitchen efficiency through effective communication. My innovative menu development and commitment to quality control significantly boosted customer satisfaction, showcasing my ability to blend culinary skills with a flair for creative presentation.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wok Cook
Hawkers
04.2024 - Current
- Chopped vegetables and cut meat to prepare for dinner hour.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing delicious and visually appealing wok dishes in a timely manner.
- Delivered meals made from high-quality ingredients using attractive plating techniques.
- Promoted positive teamwork within the kitchen through clear communication and collaboration on shared tasks.
Head Chef
Pyng Ho Restaurant
01.1983 - 12.2023
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
Chef
Pyng Ho Restaurant
01.1981 - 12.1983
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Prep Cook
Pyng Ho Restaurat
12.1979 - 12.1981
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Effective communication
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Kitchen equipment usage
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Wok usage
- Quality control
- Food rotation
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen safety
- Allergen awareness
- Sauce creation
- Ingredient preparation
- Wok seasoning
- Portion control
- Stir-frying mastery
- Recipe adaptation
- Food presentation
- Special diets accommodation
- Temperature control
- Food handling safety
- Food storage
- Recipe adherence
- Food portioning
- Stock management
- Creative presentation
- High-volume cooking
- Food seasoning
- Wok cooking
- Asian cuisines
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Wok Cook
Hawkers
04.2024 - Current
Head Chef
Pyng Ho Restaurant
01.1983 - 12.2023
Chef
Pyng Ho Restaurant
01.1981 - 12.1983
Prep Cook
Pyng Ho Restaurat
12.1979 - 12.1981
No Degree - Business Administration
Georgia State University
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