Casey Kuloloia
Lynden,WA
Summary
A seasoned culinary professional, I excel in multitasking and kitchen management, demonstrated by leading The Newsroom Pub's team to serve 300 guests daily. My expertise in food preparation and sanitation, coupled with a knack for enhancing productivity by 40% at Northwood Casino, showcases my ability to elevate dining experiences while adhering to safety standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Wissota Chop House
11.2024 - Current
- Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities during food preparation, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising restaurant standards or speed.
- Maintains high standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen, meeting or exceeding health department requirements.
- Delivers a consistent, high quality product with an appetizing presentation.
Sous Chef
The Newsroom Pub
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Headed a staff serving an average of 300 guests a day.
- Increased restaurant hours by 20% daily after 6 months of employment
- Exhibited culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the food preparation staff and managing all food related functions.
- Accountable for coordinating menus, food preparation and plating for lunch and dinner service.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Lead Cook
Northwood Casino
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Led a team of 3 to feed 500 during dinner service
- Saved 40% of labor costs within the first 60 days operating at a consistently efficient rate
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
Cook
Blue Note Hawaii
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked 3 shows a night serving 500 guests a show.
- Recognized superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
- Executes opening and closing procedures independently
Production Worker
Shuttle Systems
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Increased company productivity within the first 60 days by shipping out 3 times more product.
Delivery Service Parnter
Go Play Logistics LLC
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Operated and maintained company van according to company safety standards
- Delivered at company record times, delivering 450 packages in a 12 hour work day within the first 60 days.
Kitchen Manager
AC Hotel by Marriott
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Ran a banquet service of 150 people within the first 60 days.
Shift Lead
Aunty Anne's
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Trained new employees to provide services that is above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastside Academy
Bellevue, WA06-2018
Skills
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Supply restocking
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Quality control
- Sanitation procedures
References available upon request
Executive Chef at Wissota Chophouse
Executive Chef at Blue Note
Executive Chef at AC Hotel
Timeline
Cook
Wissota Chop House
11.2024 - Current
Sous Chef
The Newsroom Pub
07.2023 - 11.2024
Lead Cook
Northwood Casino
01.2023 - 07.2023
Cook
Blue Note Hawaii
08.2022 - 11.2022
Production Worker
Shuttle Systems
05.2022 - 07.2022
Delivery Service Parnter
Go Play Logistics LLC
02.2021 - 03.2022
Kitchen Manager
AC Hotel by Marriott
04.2019 - 03.2020
Shift Lead
Aunty Anne's
01.2016 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Eastside Academy
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