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Glenn Lizada

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Versatile culinary and construction professional with a rich background in Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, French, and Japanese cuisines, honed at prestigious venues like Koolau Golf Club. Demonstrates exceptional kitchen management and carpentry skills, excelling in high-volume meal production and kitchen operations oversight. Proven ability to enhance menu offerings and ensure food safety, showcasing leadership and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Wokmaster Cook

Washing Potatoe
12.2023 - Current
  • Preparing a wide variety of Chinese dishes using a wok including precise ingredient selection with rapid cooking on high heat to perfect texture and flavor, while maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Line Cook

Boathouse Asian Eatery
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Consistently prepared multiple types of Asian-inspired dishes, focusing on maintaining a spotless work environment.

Sous Chef

District One Bar and Kitchen
07.2015 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with head Chef in overseeing culinary operations.
  • Cooked line dishes while maintaining food quality and consistency.
  • Addressed arising issues to maintain smooth kitchen flow.

Sauté Cook

Foundation Room
02.2012 - 07.2014
  • Prepared diverse ingredients including meats, seafood, and vegetables by utilizing sauteing techniques.
  • Developed a variety of sauces to complement sautéed dishes.
  • Managed simultaneous preparation of multiple dishes in high-pressure environments.

Carpenter

Nordic Construction Services
09.2004 - 12.2012
  • Executed framing, concrete, and finish work under The Hawaii Carpenters Union.
  • Installed various types of cabinets.
  • Administered processes for roofing and framing.
  • Facilitated secure connections by installing joists efficiently.
  • Performed siding installation efficiently.
  • Executed construction and assembly tasks for efficient formwork structures.
  • Designed layouts that maximized functional use of space.
  • Executed drywall installation projects efficiently and accurately.

Chef

Koolau Golf Club
03.1999 - 06.2004
  • Managed daily kitchen operations.
  • Supervised operations involving daily meal production.
  • Ensured efficient stock levels by managing and maintaining supply orders.
  • Assigned daily responsibilities to kitchen team members.
  • Worked alongside FOH to enhance menu offerings and execute BEO.
  • Ensured compliance with established food safety standards.
  • Ensured timely completion of all event-related tasks.

Banquet Cook

Hawaii Convention Center
01.1999 - 05.2003
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
  • Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
  • Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for Number people.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.

Education

N/A - Carpentry/Engineering

Honolulu Community College
Honolulu, HI
05.2009

Diploma - N/A

Moanalua High
Honolulu, HI
06.1993

Skills

  • Chinese cuisine
  • Vietnamese cuisine
  • Italian cuisine
  • French cuisine
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Kitchen management
  • Carpentry

Timeline

Wokmaster Cook

Washing Potatoe
12.2023 - Current

Line Cook

Boathouse Asian Eatery
07.2018 - 03.2020

Sous Chef

District One Bar and Kitchen
07.2015 - 03.2019

Sauté Cook

Foundation Room
02.2012 - 07.2014

Carpenter

Nordic Construction Services
09.2004 - 12.2012

Chef

Koolau Golf Club
03.1999 - 06.2004

Banquet Cook

Hawaii Convention Center
01.1999 - 05.2003

N/A - Carpentry/Engineering

Honolulu Community College

Diploma - N/A

Moanalua High

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