Craig Masuda Jr
Lahaina,HI
Summary
Well-rounded Chef offering 20 years of comprehensive experience consistently preparing exceptional menu items to garner customer praise. Well-versed in creating new, seasonal menus and maintaining smooth and timely kitchen operations. Committed to delivering first-rate dining experience to guests.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Whole Food Market
Kahului, HI
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
ExecutiveChef
Hoaloha
Lahaina, HI
06.2004 - 06.2023
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
- Controlled labor costs through effective use of staff scheduling techniques.
- Provided guidance and support for Sous Chefs during peak service hours.
- Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling and equipment maintenance.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Sushi Chef
ExecutiveChefHoalohaMarriott Hotel Nalu sushi Bar
Lahaina, HI
02.2003 - 09.2004
- Cleaned, cut, and prepared fish for sushi dishes.
- Prepared sushi rolls with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes.
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Followed proper food handling techniques to ensure safety of customers.
- Ensured quality of product was consistent throughout shift.
- Demonstrated knife skills to properly prepare ingredients for sushi rolls.
Lead Cook, Butcher, Sushi Chef
Westin Hotel
Lahaina, HI
10.1989 - 02.2004
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Received and processed customer orders for meat products.
- Weighed, wrapped, labeled, priced, and displayed merchandise for sale.
- Prepared cuts of beef, pork, veal, lamb and poultry to customer specifications.
- Operated slicers, grinders and other butcher shop equipment safely.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed at all times while preparing food.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lahainaluna High School
Lahaina, HI06-1987
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
University of Hawaii Maui College
Kahului, HISkills
- Recipes And Menu Planning
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Scheduling
- Sanitation
- Staff Management
- Server safe certified
- First responders CPR certified
- Sushi making
- Butchering
Certification
- Server safe certified until 2025
- CPR and first aid certified
Timeline
Cook
Whole Food Market
10.2023 - 03.2024
ExecutiveChef
Hoaloha
06.2004 - 06.2023
Sushi Chef
ExecutiveChefHoalohaMarriott Hotel Nalu sushi Bar
02.2003 - 09.2004
Lead Cook, Butcher, Sushi Chef
Westin Hotel
10.1989 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Lahainaluna High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
University of Hawaii Maui College
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