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Davis Baker

Cook
Wailuku,HI

Summary

Accomplished Sous Chef with a proven track record, showcasing exceptional leadership and creativity. Excelled in high-volume environments, ensuring quality and presentation standards were surpassed. Demonstrated expertise in butchering and inventory management, alongside a commitment to safe food handling and positive team dynamics.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook

Ekolu Kitchen 1279
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Set up all bulk prep items and workstations from opening into night service.
  • Received all orders and properly rotate incoming product
  • Wrote prep lists daily

Sous Chef/Lead Line Cook

The Pint and Cork
10.2016 - 01.2024
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
  • Created daily specials.
  • Monthly inventory, food and labor pricing.
  • Trained junior cooks on proper cooking techniques, safety protocols, and kitchen etiquette.
  • Butchering all high priced items such as fish, pork, and other meats.
  • Wrote out prep lists for the shift.
  • Preparing all sauces, bulk prep, setup the line for am and transfer into pm service.
  • Proper cleaning and closing of restaurant every night
  • Receiving all orders and properly rotating items

Sous Chef

Nick's Fish Market
09.2009 - 10.2016
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Managed daily and monthly inventory while also costing out food and labor.
  • Preparing daily specials
  • Butchering of all high priced items such as meats and seafood
  • Ordering, receiving and storing product daily
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse
11.2002 - 08.2009


  • Worked every position from dishwasher, AM prep cook, line cook into final position as AKM
  • Managed daily kitchen operations, delegating tasks among staff members to optimize workflow and maintain high-quality standards.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
  • Wrote out daily prep lists, placed and received deliveries.

Education

High School Diploma -

Maui High School
Kahului, HI
06.2002

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Quality Product
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Leadership Mentality
  • Creativity
  • Positive Energy
  • Dependable

References

Geno Sarmiento

808 306-4111

Maka Kwon

808 295-0352

Chris Lowney

808 446-9946

Timeline

Prep Cook

Ekolu Kitchen 1279
01.2024 - 06.2024

Sous Chef/Lead Line Cook

The Pint and Cork
10.2016 - 01.2024

Sous Chef

Nick's Fish Market
09.2009 - 10.2016

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Outback Steakhouse
11.2002 - 08.2009

High School Diploma -

Maui High School

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