ALVARO ARAYA JOHNSON
Plano,Texas
Summary
Adept Sushi Chef with 5 years of expertise, specializing in high-end sushi preparation and presentation, honed at Akira Back. Demonstrates exceptional knife skills and Japanese cuisine knowledge, alongside strong teamwork abilities. Achieved enhanced customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and creative sushi roll designs, ensuring quality and consistency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Akira Back
The Colony, TX
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Sushi Chef
The Blue Fish
Las Colinas
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Demonstrated versatility in the kitchen by preparing various Japanese cuisine dishes beyond sushi, such as sashimi, ramen, and tempura.
Sushi Chef
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Frisco, TX
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
Education
Associate of Business Administration - Marketing And Commercial Management
Arturo Prat University
Iquique Chile11.2010
Skills
- Experienced Sushi Chef with 5 years of experience in high-end sushi restaurants
- Able to multi-task and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen
- Strong knowledge of sushi making techniques, including cutting, preparation, and presentation
- Fish preparation
- Sushi rolling
- Food Handler Certification
- Sushi Rice Preparation
- Knife Skills
Reference Contact
Shinichi Okamoto
1 3102002204
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Akira Back
05.2022 - 06.2024
Sushi Chef
The Blue Fish
02.2020 - 05.2022
Sushi Chef
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Business Administration - Marketing And Commercial Management
Arturo Prat University