BELINDA BUTAC
KAPAA,HI - Hawaii
Summary
Energetic and motivated culinary student with a blend of creativity, passion for food, willingness to learn, determination, and exceptional cooking skills. Works well with others with a good communication skills and leaderships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialists
Hawaii Army National Guard
Kapolei, HI
2014.06 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Prep Cook/ Catering Specialist
Marks Place/ Contemporary Flavors and Catering
Lihue, HI
2015.11 - Current
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Kauai Community College
Lihue, HICurrent
High School Diploma - undefined
Kauai High School
Lihue, HI2002
Skills
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Customer-focused
- Quick learner
- POS System
- Communication skills
- Team Work
- Service-oriented
- Courteous and helpful
- Positive Worker
- Dependable
- Determined
- Willing to Learn
Certification
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Prep Cook/ Catering Specialist
Marks Place/ Contemporary Flavors and Catering
2015.11 - Current
Culinary Specialists
Hawaii Army National Guard
2014.06 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Kauai Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Kauai High School