KEVIN BROCKETT
RAYMOND
Covina,CA
Summary
- Entertaining Teppanyaki Chef with 7 years of experience interacting and engaging with guests while cooking and preparing hot meals on flat iron griddles. Well-versed in correctly portioning food and performing tricks to delight guests. Confident individual possessing excellent sense of humor and passion for live cooking.
- Started as a Dishwasher, Kept working hard so one day I can be promoted. Got promoted to Kitchen Prep and the Sushi/To-go and then Teppanyaki to help start my Culinary career. Benihana has taught me a lot about food and the restaurant industry in general.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
Arcadia, CA
05.2015 - Current
- Educated guests on different meal items and food combinations and provided insight into nightly specials.
- Observed extreme caution when preparing meals in front of guests so that no one got hurt.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils appropriately to fillet fish, cut meat and prepare seafood.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Inventory
- Produce Ordering
- Sous Chef
- 2nd Chef.
- Night Manager
Retail Merchandiser
Toys"R"Us
West Covina, CA
09.2011 - 09.2012
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Cashier
- Picked and packed order items.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
Covina 09.2006 - 06.2010
Skills
Meat and seafood preparation
undefinedTimeline
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
05.2015 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
Toys"R"Us
09.2011 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
09.2006 - 06.2010
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