Kenji Hataya
Portland,OR
Summary
Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at Akizawa Japanese Bistro, excelling in food preparation and kitchen sanitation. Proven ability to maintain high standards under pressure while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in recipe execution and time management, ensuring quality dishes and a seamless dining experience. Committed to team collaboration and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Cook
Akizawa Japanese Bistro
Portland, OR
01.2025 - Current
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
09.2023 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations effectively, maintaining composure during rush periods while continuing to deliver exceptional service quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for optimal food safety and quality assurance.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
- Kept kitchen up to code for health and safety inspections.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to provide seamless customer service during peak hours.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
05.2022 - 12.2022
Deli Clerk
WinCo Foods
11.2016 - 11.2021
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to food safety guidelines and promptly addressing any hazards.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Improved workflow efficiency by effectively multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and communicating with team members.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aloha High School
Aloha, OR06-2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitation
- Recipe execution
- Equipment maintenance
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Dishwashing techniques
- Washing machine operation
Languages
English
Professional
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Food Handling Certification
Timeline
Kitchen Cook
Akizawa Japanese Bistro
01.2025 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
09.2023 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
05.2022 - 12.2022
Deli Clerk
WinCo Foods
11.2016 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Aloha High School
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