JUSTIN HANAMAIKAI
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dynamic kitchen leader with a proven track record at Silver Birch Living, excelling in food safety compliance and team collaboration. Expert in menu development and staff training, I consistently enhance kitchen efficiency and uphold high standards of cleanliness, ensuring exceptional dining experiences while fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Silver Birch Living
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation by implementing strict kitchen cleaning routines.
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork and open communication among kitchen staff.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining area.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain compliance with local regulations and industry best practices.
- Assisted in hiring decisions for new kitchen staff members based on experience, skill set alignment, and cultural fit within the existing team dynamic.
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stock shortages during peak service hours or special events.
- Ensured consistent quality in all dishes served by implementing standardized recipes and portion control measures.
Lead Cook
The Porch
06.2018 - 04.2023
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Supervised line cooks to monitor food safety and order accuracy.
Dishwasher
The W Hotel
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for fellow staff members.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
Education
AIBT
Phoenix, AZ01-2005
Skills
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Food safety compliance
- Menu development
- Food storage
- Ordering supplies
- Recipe creation
- Waste reduction
- Allergy awareness
- Special diets
- Nutrition
- Budgeting and cost control
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- Event planning support
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food safety
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Flexible schedule
- Safe food handling
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Staff supervision
- Order accuracy
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Silver Birch Living
06.2023 - Current
Lead Cook
The Porch
06.2018 - 04.2023
Dishwasher
The W Hotel
01.2012 - 01.2017
AIBT
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