Jacey Hayden
Riverview
Summary
Dynamic Sushi Chef with extensive experience at Zenshi Sushi, excelling in fish preparation and inventory management. Recognized for enhancing guest satisfaction through visually stunning sushi rolls and exceptional service. Proven ability to train and lead teams while maintaining strict food safety standards, achieving high customer loyalty and reducing waste effectively. I have acquired many transferable skills that will help me in other food jobs!
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Zenshi Sushi/ Mark Phome
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Managed inventory effectively, reducing waste while ensuring the consistent availability of necessary ingredients for daily operations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Supported front-of-house staff during busy periods by efficiently executing orders according to guest specifications.
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, significantly lowering food costs without compromising quality.
- Achieved high levels of customer loyalty, with many patrons returning for personalized service and culinary consistency.
- Fostered collaborative kitchen environment, training new chefs in art of sushi making.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Education
No Degree - Political Science
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL12-2025
Skills
- Fish preparation
- Inventory management
- Sushi rice preparation
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Guest interaction
- Sanitation
- Portion and cost control
- Specialty rolls creation
- Rice preparation
- Sushi dish creation
- Company standards
- Safe food handling
- Decision-making
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Team leadership
- Food prep planning
Languages
Korean
Limited Working
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Zenshi Sushi/ Mark Phome
10.2023 - Current
No Degree - Political Science
Hillsborough Community College
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