Chun Kit Lok
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Proactive cook and university student with extensive experience in high-pressure environments. Demonstrates expertise in team collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring operational efficiency. Maintains high standards in both academic and culinary settings.
Overview
4
4
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Dean and Deluca Hawai'i
Honolulu, Hawaii
2024.06 - Current
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Trained new staff on cooking techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Monitored food safety standards and adhered to health regulations.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
Cook Operator
Ramen Nakamura
Honolulu, HI
2023.05 - 2024.05
- Prepared ramen dishes using traditional cooking techniques and fresh ingredients.
- Operated kitchen equipment to ensure efficient meal preparation and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team to streamline service speed during peak hours.
- Trained new staff members on proper food handling techniques. new staff on food preparation procedures and kitchen protocols.
- Managed inventory by tracking usage patterns to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Prepared diverse menu items to ensure broad customer options. large batches of food quickly without compromising taste or quality.
- Tasted cooked dishes for flavor and texture before serving them.
- Read and interpreted recipes to determine appropriate cooking times, temperatures, and ingredient measurements.
- Followed all health regulations related to food storage and sanitation standards.
- Modified recipes according to customer requests or dietary restrictions.
- Assembled dishes on plates following chef instructions.
- Monitored food while it was cooking to ensure that it did not burn or stick to pans.
- Operated deep fryers, grills, ovens, broilers, or other kitchen equipment to prepare foods.
- Rotated stock items regularly to ensure freshness and minimized waste.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Set up cooking stations to ensure efficient workflow during service. work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
Education
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Concentration)
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI2028-05
Associate of Science - Engineering
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI2026-05
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Cooking techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Food spoilage prevention
- Food handling
- Positive and professional
- Ingredient knowledge
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Problem-solving
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Cooking
- Contamination prevention
- Food storage
- Cleaning and organization
- Food preparation
- Performance improvement
- Time management
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
English
Professional
Japanese
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Academic Honors in Leeward Community College
Affiliations
- Active member in United State Tennis Association
- Former Swimmer for Inter-School Swimming Competition
Timeline
Cook
Dean and Deluca Hawai'i
2024.06 - Current
Cook Operator
Ramen Nakamura
2023.05 - 2024.05
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Concentration)
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Associate of Science - Engineering
Leeward Community College