CHRISTOPHER D. SIMPSON
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to expand my knowledge and experience, utilize my skills, and contribute to the company’s success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
Honolulu, HI
08.2024 - Current
- Senior Meat Cutter position responsible for preparing meat and pork and lamb, while also driving sales, maintaining food safety standards, and mentoring other associates.
Prep Foods Department
Whole Foods Market
Honolulu, HI
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Experience includes cooking with broilers, ovens, grills, fryers, steamers, smokers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Garde Manger Chef
Morimotos Asia Waikiki
Honolulu, HI
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Preparing salads, fish tacos, tuna pizzas, sticky ribs as well as a plethora of other dishes for fine dining customers.
Prep Cook/ Grill
Beniya Sushi/ Iza kayakai
Honolulu, HI
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Sauté Chef prioritizing ingredients and managing food quality for each dish being served.
Prep Cook/Pantry
Roy’s Waikiki
Honolulu, HI
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Prepare meals in a high volume kitchen, ensuring compliance with menu, portioning, and presentation. Maintain food stations, compliant with sanitation and hygienic regulations.
Line Cook/Garmache
Morimoto Waikiki
Honolulu, HI
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared a variety of foods including seafood, poultry, meat, vegetables and cold food items. Followed recipes, piece controls and presentation specifications. Experience included cooking with broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment.
Waiter
Buffalo Wild Wings
Honolulu, HI
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Waiter, Took orders and served food & beverages within a 200+ seat restaurant.
Installer/Fabricator
Tropical J’s
Honolulu, HI
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Installed and constructed awnings and umbrellas, for private residences and commercial businesses.
Waiter
Liliha Bakery 2
Honolulu, HI
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Waiter -Took orders and served food and beverages, bussed tables, and memorized menu in 200+ seat restaurant.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
California Pizza Kitchen
Aiea, HI
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Cleaned all work areas. Prepped ingredients, and prepared salads and appetizers.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Sound Engineer
Expression College for Digital Arts
Emeryville, CA01.2005
Associates Associates Degree - undefined
University of Hawaii, Windward
Kaneohe, HI01.2003
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Meat slicing, weighing and labeling
Timeline
Senior Meat Cutter
Sam's Club
08.2024 - Current
Prep Foods Department
Whole Foods Market
08.2019 - 08.2024
Garde Manger Chef
Morimotos Asia Waikiki
02.2018 - 08.2019
Prep Cook/Pantry
Roy’s Waikiki
02.2017 - 02.2018
Prep Cook/ Grill
Beniya Sushi/ Iza kayakai
01.2017 - 08.2019
Line Cook/Garmache
Morimoto Waikiki
01.2016 - 01.2017
Waiter
Buffalo Wild Wings
09.2015 - 06.2016
Installer/Fabricator
Tropical J’s
05.2015 - 01.2016
Waiter
Liliha Bakery 2
07.2014 - 07.2015
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
California Pizza Kitchen
01.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor’s Degree - Sound Engineer
Expression College for Digital Arts
Associates Associates Degree - undefined
University of Hawaii, Windward