Howard Alokoa
Kailua-Kona
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Kukio Golf Club, excelling in high-quality meal preparation and kitchen organization. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and innovative menu development. Skilled in food handling and multitasking, significantly reducing food waste while maintaining strict food safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2
Kukio Golf Club
Kailua-Kona, HI
11.2014 - Current
- Prepared high-quality meals following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with team to ensure seamless kitchen operations during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients and supplies.
- Implemented food safety protocols to maintain compliance with health regulations.
- Developed daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Contributed to menu planning by providing feedback on dish popularity and customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- 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.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kosrae High School
Federated States Of Micronesia Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Cook 2
Kukio Golf Club
11.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kosrae High School