Nicholas Davin

Hospitality Management student with hands-on experience in professional hotel kitchen operations through a kitchen internship at JW Marriott Hotel Medan and experience supporting daily kitchen operations at David Ricebowl. Familiar with mise en place, food preparation, buffet and à la carte operations, ingredient portioning, and basic inventory handling. Experienced in Indonesian and Asian cuisine with additional culinary training in dim sum, pastry, and food presentation.

A team-oriented and adaptable individual with a strong willingness to learn and develop a career in professional kitchen operations.

Kitchen Operations/ Cook Helper at David Ricebowl (2026-05 – 2026-09)

• Assisted with daily mise en place, ingredient preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Prepared and portioned vegetables, chicken, and other ingredients according to production requirements.
• Assisted in handling dine-in, takeaway, and online food orders during daily operations.
• Monitored ingredient levels and organized ingredients in chiller and freezer storage.
• Supported stock preparation to ensure ingredients were ready for daily production.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen working area.

Kitchen Trainee at JW Marriott Medan (2024-12 – 2025-06)

• Assisted kitchen operations in All-Day Dining and Room Service.
• Performed daily mise en place and ingredient preparation for buffet and à la carte operations.
• Assisted with buffet preparation, setup, replenishment, and service.
• Prepared vegetables and other ingredients according to kitchen requirements.
• Assisted in handling à la carte orders while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Gained hands-on exposure to Indonesian and Asian cuisine in a professional hotel kitchen.
• Worked collaboratively with chefs and kitchen team members during daily operations.

Hospitality Management – Institute Business IT & B (2023)

Senior High School in Social Class (IPS) – Methodist 5 Medan (2020 – 2023)