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Lalhriat Puia

Bellevue,WA
Lalhriat Puia

Summary

Dynamic Sushi Chef with expertise in fish preparation and inventory management, honed at Sushi Cafe. Recognized for elevating restaurant reputation through signature rolls and maintaining impeccable food safety standards. Adept at crafting visually stunning sushi dishes while delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Sushi Cafe

Sushi Chef
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Contributed to a safe, clean work environment by adhering to strict food safety guidelines and maintaining a spotless workspace at all times.
  • Established strong working relationships with colleagues through clear communication, teamwork, and mutual respect.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Maximized guest satisfaction with timely order completion during peak hours without compromising quality or presentation.
  • Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by crafting visually appealing and delicious sushi rolls with precision and attention to detail.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.

Fujisan

Sushi Chef
07.2017 - 05.2019

Job overview

  • Managed inventory to minimize waste and maintain ingredient availability for daily operations.
  • Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, leading to consistently high health inspection scores.
  • Elevated restaurant reputation with introduction of signature sushi rolls.
  • Implemented waste reduction strategies, significantly lowering food costs without compromising quality.
  • Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.

Hormel Foods

Forklift Operator
09.2019 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.

Education

Lindbergh High School
16426 128th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058

High School Diploma
06.2018

University Overview

Skills

  • Fish preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Sushi rice preparation
  • Knife skills
  • Food safety
  • Sashimi slicing
  • Japanese Cuisine Knowledge
  • Sauce making
  • Sanitation
  • Rolling techniques
  • Specialty rolls creation
  • Portion and cost control
  • Portion control
  • Tempura preparation
  • Sushi dish creation
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Sushi preparation
  • Food preparing, plating, and presentation
  • Safe food handling
  • Customer service
  • Nigiri making
  • Rice preparation

Certification

  • ServSafe certification

Languages

Mizo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sushi Chef
Sushi Cafe
02.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Hormel Foods
09.2019 - 11.2022
Sushi Chef
Fujisan
07.2017 - 05.2019
Lindbergh High School
High School Diploma

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