Elijah Kanwai
Summary
I pride myself on being dependable and willing to get my hands dirty to complete any given task. I demonstrate punctuality, active listening, and a commitment to culinary perfection, as recognized by my chef-instructors in culinary school. I consider myself a sponge, striving to learn as much as i can within the food industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Chef Joe Schulte
06.2024 - Current
- Staying on top of tickets while carefully recognizing each modifications to dishes
- keeping lowboys clean along with entire fry station, even through rushes.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Deli Associate
Hannaford Supermarket
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Listened carefully to customer instructions and prepared orders according to those preferences.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Line Cook
Tokyo Joes
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for service.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook
TK's Surf and Turf Kitchen
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Smelling and Inspecting seafood product daily to assure freshness.
- Trusted with recipes and preparation of our "Secret Sauce"
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary & Hospitality
SUNY Schenectady
NY06-2025
High School Diploma -
Schenectady High School
NY06-2023
Skills
- Prep work
- Ingredient inspection
- Punctual and honest
- Food presentation
- Active listener
- Highly motivated
- Willingness to Collaborate
Certification
- ServSafe certification
- Tips Certification
Internships
Selected to Cook for Kentucky Derby's 150th anniversaryin the First Turn Club
Timeline
Line Cook
Chef Joe Schulte
06.2024 - Current
Deli Associate
Hannaford Supermarket
10.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook
Tokyo Joes
09.2022 - 06.2023
Line Cook
TK's Surf and Turf Kitchen
07.2021 - 08.2022
- ServSafe certification
- Tips Certification
Associate of Arts - Culinary & Hospitality
SUNY Schenectady
High School Diploma -
Schenectady High School
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