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Clinton Kaneshiro

Honolulu,HI

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook / Hot Line and Sushi Helper

Tokyo Tokyo
07.2001 - 10.2004
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Provided Sushi Chef with needed help and ingredients to maintain high standards of the restaurant.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
  • Multitasking at different working stations throughout the kitchen. Cold and hot line food preparation, tempura cooking techniques.

Kitchen Manager / Cook

Kensei Restaurant
04.1998 - 09.2001
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
  • Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.

Education

Bachelor - Psychology

Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HI
05.1999

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Cooking techniques
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Grilling
  • Frying
  • Food plating

Timeline

Cook / Hot Line and Sushi Helper

Tokyo Tokyo
07.2001 - 10.2004

Kitchen Manager / Cook

Kensei Restaurant
04.1998 - 09.2001

Bachelor - Psychology

Hawaii Pacific University
Clinton Kaneshiro