Elwood
Waimea,HI
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and food quality, I leveraged my expertise in cooking and grilling at Hyatt Regency Kauai to elevate guest satisfaction. My focus on meticulous surface cleaning and food presentation significantly contributed to maintaining high sanitation standards and repeat business, showcasing my ability to blend hard skills with a strong commitment to excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 1
Living Foods Kauai
04.2022 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook 1
The Lodge Kukuiula
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Pizza Chef
Kauai Island Brewing Co.
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese, and sauce for unique pies.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
Cook 1
Hyatt Regency Kauai
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
Waimea, HI05.1987
Skills
- Cooking
- Grilling
- Food presentation
- Surface cleaning
Timeline
Cook 1
The Lodge Kukuiula
09.2023 - 11.2025
Pizza Chef
Kauai Island Brewing Co.
02.2023 - 03.2025
Cook 1
Living Foods Kauai
04.2022 - Current
Cook 1
Hyatt Regency Kauai
02.2022 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Waimea High School
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