Yijin Lin

Reliable culinary professional with 4+ years of experience in high-volume food preparation, line cooking, and kitchen operations. Skilled in ingredient preparation, portioning, recipe execution, food safety, sanitation, FIFO rotation, and maintaining efficient workstations. Comfortable working independently or as part of a team in fast-paced kitchens and during peak service.

Line Cook at 3rd Mom Hotpot (2025-09 – 2026-06)

• Prepared and batch-assembled high volumes of fresh ingredients, meats, soups, sauces, and garnishes according to standard recipes and strict food safety protocols.
• Managed large-quantity ingredient preparation (prep work) efficiently during peak hours while maintaining strict attention to detail and portion accuracy.
• Conducted daily quality and freshness inspections on incoming stock, rigorously applying FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation principles.
• Maintained exceptional kitchen sanitation standards, continuously cleaning equipment, prep stations, and walk-in coolers.
• Optimized kitchen pathways and physical movement flow to maximize output and speed up service during intense high-volume shifts.

Restaurant Server / Front & Prep Assistant at Omni Noodle Palace (2024-02 – 2025-09)

• Coordinated with kitchen production team to support dish prep, packaging, and smooth order assembly in a fast-paced environment.
• Delivered clear verbal communication in English to coordinate timely food service and ensure order precision under time constraints.
• Upheld continuous station cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards across dining and prep areas.

Food Prep & Kitchen Hand at Asa Restaurant (2021 – 2023)

• Managed comprehensive daily food prep routines, including washing, chopping, portioning, and organizing large batches of vegetables and raw proteins.
• Monitored product freshness, sanitized workstations, and maintained an organized backroom and cold storage setup.
• Worked flexibly during rotating peak shifts and high-intensity hours, ensuring 100% on-time service delivery.

Sale Associate (Inventory & Stock Logistics) at Muji Yorkdale (2026-05 – Present)

• Unpacked, sorted, and organized incoming stock; maintained organized backroom storage to streamline operations.
• Performed precise inventory counts, verification, and stock replenishment under tight timeframes.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Aircraft Engineering – Nilai University (2015 – 2019)