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Kathy Hiratsuka

Orlando,FL

Summary

Conscientious thorough food handler with long-term experience and a focus on protecting consumers from food-borne diseases. Exceptional handling of food and kitchen equipment. Acquainted with all food storage and handling standards, am a team player,

Organized and diligent Food Prep offering over 8 years of related experience combined with high-energy, enthusiastic approach to serving customers. Knowledgeable about managing ingredient preparation, trash removal and any other need with little or no supervision. Dedicated to building loyal base of customers by providing exceptional, consistent service. Excel at multitasking in fast-paced environments to deliver exceptional food preparation.

Well-rounded with a desire to prepare quality foods from soups and sauces to entrees and desserts. Successful in fast-paced environments, am willing to learn and be trained in other departments like Buffet Attendant, Banquet Set-up. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Work History

Store Associate

Ross Dress For Less
12.2021 - Current
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
  • Checks in and checks out customers for fitting rooms.
  • Run racks with clothes and merchandise to be put away.
  • Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Circulated assigned areas of sales floor to identify customer service opportunities and coordinate display maintenance.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options
  • Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Stock Associate

Ross Dress For Less
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Prep cook

Bjs Restaurants Inc
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry

Delivery Driver

BiteSquad
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution. Worked with merchants to pick up customers deliveries and made on time drop off to customers on bicycle.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes. with bicycle.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution.

Baker, prep

Shorebird Beach Broiler
06.2017 - 10.2017
  • Performed duties such as operating mixer, ovens, pans .Basic baking made various cheese cakes, cakes, french breads, dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls ...Also helped with Preped fruits and vegetables and mixed ingredients for salad bar, helped restocked salad bar as needed Weigh or measure ingredients
  • Maintained safe and sanitary area by checking food products' temperature and freshness
  • Placed dough in pans, molds and sheets, monitoring products during baking and adjusting temperatures as needed
  • Monitored cooking completion times for efficient use of ovens and other equipment
  • Controlled spoilage by generating turn movement and maintaining monthly inventory
  • Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods
  • Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes
  • Inspected products for quality assurance before display
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.

Food preparation worker

Rainforest Cafe
06.2014 - 05.2017
  • Cleaned and organized eating, service, and kitchen areas
  • Assist cooks and staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures
  • Packaged and stored food products appropriately to ensure proper handling and preservation
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean
  • Monitored and recorded temperatures of food, storage, and service areas to maintain established, regulatory guidelines
  • Employed knowledge of cutlery and culinary tools to prepare vegetables and portion foods
  • Cleaned, sanitized and organized food speed racks, bins and dry storage racks to keep food storage areas neat and prevent food-borne illness
  • Used culinary and cutlery tools to prepare foods for cooking or cold dish presentations.

Food Preparation Worker

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
09.2013 - 06.2015
  • Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cup boards, and other storage areas
  • Worked hot and cold prep and dishwasher
  • Assist cooks with stocking their line Cleaned, sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware
  • Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations
  • Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products
  • Protected food from spoilage by storing according to safety procedures
  • Removed trash and dropped food items regularly to keep workspaces neat and clean
  • Employed knowledge of cutlery and culinary tools to prepare meats, ribs, pizza, salad and portion foods
  • Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations
  • Cleaned and inspected food preparation areas for safe and sanitary food-handling practices

Dishwasher, Busser

Benihana
02.2013 - 05.2014
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands
  • Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards
  • Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs
  • Efficiently and quickly cleaned various dishes, silverware and to provide smooth service and reduce waste.
  • Clearing tables and stocking tables during peak meal times after completing dishwashing duties
  • Delivered smooth and timely service to customers by offering additional silverware, extra napkins and cleaning spills.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to the kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
  • Assisted with moving tables, chairs, and other restaurant service equipment within dining rooms.

Pantry, Dessert , Prep, Dishwasher

Wolfgang Puck Cafe
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Pantry and food preparer, Restocked kitchen supplies, rotate, and st time and date on food in coolers
  • Clean and organize eat, service, and kitchen areas
  • Stir and strain soups and sauces
  • Worked hot and cold stations worked Pantry and Dessert stations , helped with dishwashing Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed
  • Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands
  • Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots items used often by kitchen staff.
  • Mixed icing and other toppings by reading recipes, scaling and measuring ingredients and operating mixer.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
  • Assisted bussers with transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kaimuki High School
Honolulu, HI

Skills

  • Food service, Cooking, Customer Service, Coordination, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Active Listening
  • Professional Skills
  • Organized Expert
  • Lifts up to 25 to 30 pounds
  • Proper food temperatures
  • Policies and procedures
  • Proper storage and preservation
  • Safe food handling
  • Strong team member
  • Fluent in English
  • Price memorization
  • Service-oriented
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer service oriented

Timeline

Store Associate

Ross Dress For Less
12.2021 - Current

Stock Associate

Ross Dress For Less
12.2021 - Current

Prep cook

Bjs Restaurants Inc
11.2019 - 11.2020

Delivery Driver

BiteSquad
03.2018 - 08.2019

Baker, prep

Shorebird Beach Broiler
06.2017 - 10.2017

Food preparation worker

Rainforest Cafe
06.2014 - 05.2017

Food Preparation Worker

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse
09.2013 - 06.2015

Dishwasher, Busser

Benihana
02.2013 - 05.2014

Pantry, Dessert , Prep, Dishwasher

Wolfgang Puck Cafe
01.2008 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Kaimuki High School

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