Hardworking and enthusiastic trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Japanese Restaurant Info
02.2021 - 07.2023
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Chef
Japanese Restaurant Info
06.2020 - 02.2021
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Chef
Yakiniku Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
06.2018 - 06.2020
Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Cook
Kanpai Japanese Yakiniku
05.2012 - 04.2018
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.