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Jonathan Yam

Lihue,HI

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard. Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Outrigger Hotels Hawaii
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.

Cook

Springboard Hospitality
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.

Line Cook

Marks Place
01.2017 - 08.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Line Cook

Aqua Kauai Beach Resort
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Line Cook

HMSHost
01.2012 - 11.2013
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Kauai Community College
Lihue, HI
05.2013

Skills

  • Order Delivery Practices
  • Chemical Storage
  • High-Volume Production Capabilities
  • Washing and Storing Dishes
  • Rotation Procedures
  • Recipe Development
  • High-Volume Environments
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Positive Reinforcement

Timeline

Cook

Outrigger Hotels Hawaii
08.2023 - Current

Cook

Springboard Hospitality
08.2022 - 08.2023

Line Cook

Marks Place
01.2017 - 08.2022

Line Cook

Aqua Kauai Beach Resort
05.2013 - 08.2016

Line Cook

HMSHost
01.2012 - 11.2013

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Kauai Community College

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