Jacobi Godoy
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional experienced in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in maintaining high standards of food safety and quality while effectively leading team efforts. Committed to enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Cook
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii
12.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high-quality meals for large banquet events.
- Demonstrated proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils during service.
- Worked with chef to complete dishes on schedule and in line with exacting presentation and taste standards.
- Directed presentation and portioning of food for banquet functions.
- Prepared banquet meals according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Prepared and maintained buffet and salad bar by checking temperatures, restocking food and monitoring potential avenues of contamination.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
- Coordinated food orders between stations and food servers to reduce wait times.
- Monitored quality control standards for all prepared foods throughout service periods.
Lead Line Cook
Heavenly Island Lifestyle
Honolulu, Hawaii
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and kitchen procedures.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely meal delivery.
- Resolved kitchen conflicts and maintained a positive team environment.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout the cooking process to ensure safe consumption.
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
Prep Cook
Honolulu Convetion Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables and proteins.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen stations and equipment throughout shifts.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes for large events.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of items.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, and mixers efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to execute meal service during busy events.
- Adapted quickly to changing menus based on event requirements or dietary needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Prepared and cooked menu items following established recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to ensure smooth food preparation.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety practices.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and company food safety standards consistently.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Sandwich Artistry
SUBWAY®Restaurants
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Followed proper food safety protocols when preparing sandwiches or salads for customers.
- Prepared ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments for sandwiches.
- Rotated stock regularly to ensure freshness of products used in sandwich making.
- Stocked inventory of food items such as pastries, sandwiches and salads.
- Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
- Organized group workshops on topics such as customer service, drink preparation, and coffee artistry.
- Assisted with food preparation, such as wrapping sandwiches and preparing salads.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI05-2022
Skills
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Adaptability to change
- Professionalism
- Attention to detail
Languages
Filipino
Limited
Certification
- Certification in competence in Culinary Arts
- Certified Food Handler
- Manage First National Association Purchasing and Cost Control
Accomplishments
- Dean List
Hobbies and Volunteer
- Volunteer for Food & Wine festival
- Community service
- Travel to try different cuisine and learn the culture
- Cooking at home
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Banquet Cook
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
12.2022 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Heavenly Island Lifestyle
03.2021 - 01.2024
Prep Cook
Honolulu Convetion Center
02.2020 - 02.2021
Line Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
01.2019 - 04.2020
Sandwich Artistry
SUBWAY®Restaurants
10.2018 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College