Agustin Charco
Oxnard ,CA
Summary
Adept Sushi Chef with a proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction through the creation of visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls, leveraging skills in fish preparation and effective communication. At Slate Bistro & Bar, I led efforts in maintaining high-quality standards and trained staff, resulting in a significant reduction in waste and improved team efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Slate Bistro & Bar
12.2020 - Current
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while ensuring the consistent availability of necessary ingredients for daily operations.
- 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.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Collaborated with management to create seasonal menu options based on market availability and emerging culinary trends.
- Maintained high-quality standards for ingredients by sourcing fresh, sustainable seafood from local suppliers.
Sushi Chef
Yokozunasushibar
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
Sushi Chef
O-Sabi Japanese Restaurant
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Sushi Chef
Sushi Teri
03.2008 - 06.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria
Guerrero, Mexico 07.2003
Skills
- Fish preparation
- Inventory Management
- Sushi Rice Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food Safety
- Nigiri making
- Japanese Cuisine Knowledge
- Sashimi slicing
- Safety Precautions
- Sauce making
- Fish selection
- Effective Communication
- Rolling techniques
- Specialty rolls creation
- Menu development
- Plating Presentation
- Portion and cost control
- Ingredient pairing
- Rice Seasoning
- Ingredient Selection
- Sanitation Practices
- Allergen awareness
- Tempura preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Quality Control
- Sushi rolling
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Customer Service
- Food plating and presentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Slate Bistro & Bar
12.2020 - Current
Sushi Chef
Yokozunasushibar
02.2019 - 01.2020
Sushi Chef
O-Sabi Japanese Restaurant
04.2016 - 06.2019
Sushi Chef
Sushi Teri
03.2008 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Preparatoria
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