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Leah Kinney

Wahiawa,HI

Summary

Experienced professional with a passion for culinary arts, seeking to leverage skills and expertise in a position as a cook/prep cook. Adept at creating delicious and visually appealing dishes, committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences. Strong attention to detail and focus on efficiency, excels in fast-paced kitchen environments. Eager to contribute creativity, teamwork abilities, and dedication to culinary excellence to a dynamic culinary team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook/manager asst.

Diamond Head Market And Grill
03.2018 - Current
  • My duties performed at diamond head market and grill consist of assisting in managing staff
  • Communicating with the executive chef and managers to ensure operations run smoothly, efficiently and up to DHMG standards
  • Maneuvering of staff and putting employees in the best position to succeed
  • Preparing different ingredients for the grill line and market foods
  • For the grill I cut butterfly various meats
  • I also make a wide variety of sauces and gravies from scratch
  • I’m very knowledgeable in many different recipes for marinating different meats
  • Cutting a variety of vegetables are always a constant task that I’m able to keep up with while following proper standards of DHMG
  • In the market I assist to what needs to be accomplished by creating a list for stations task
  • Using different recipes prepping from scratch can range from different entrees
  • With the freedom and flexibility of DHMG I have been able to use my own personal creativity to contribute to items being sold in the market
  • I’m a team player and very versatile where I can also assist where help is needed
  • Which include counter, cashier, pantry and utility are some of my strengths

Line Cook

Michel’s At The Colony Surf
02.2019 - 09.2022
  • Opening, prepping and restocking at a timely manner before service starts
  • Cutting, dicing, and chopping different vegetables for the line
  • Preparing a variety of sauces we use for service
  • Handling and cooking different meats and seafood
  • In a timely fashion cooking/plating as orders come in, all while following Michel’s proper standard procedures
  • Breaking down line and kitchen

Salad Line cook

Cheesecake Factory
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Opening and preparing of the salad line and work station with proper preparation
  • Changing out unsanitary containers, restocking dressing, salad mixes, and garnishes etc
  • Slicing, dicing, and chopping different ingredients before opening operations
  • Assembling different salads, sandwiches, and cold appetizers
  • Practicing orchestrations and speed
  • Assisting other teammates if needed
  • Filling and restocking during and before end time

Cook/Teacher

Honolulu Community College Employment Training Center (ETC)
08.2005 - 01.2010
  • ETC is a hands on employment training center where students learned a trade that they were interested in
  • There were different workshops that included culinary, computer, auto body and so forth
  • I worked in the culinary program where we taught students great work ethics and the fundamentals of cooking
  • As well as preparing them to work in the real world
  • Students that passed the course were given certification of achievement and were most likely guaranteed to excel into a trade in which they were educated in because of the excellent reputation of ETC
  • High school students were also able to enter the program for high school credits which was majority of the classes
  • I myself attended these classes for high school credits during my whole senior year
  • After completion of the program and earning my certification I got offer a job from the executive chef
  • Teaching the fundamentals of cooking consist of proper safety guidelines, sanitation, temperatures, handling of a knife, and bulk cookery
  • We also gained a lot of experience running the college cafeteria
  • We did large catering events that include Ho’okipa Night and C.S WO functions

Education

Diploma - undefined

Castle High School
05.2005

Skills

  • I have10 plus years in working in a restaurant/kitchen I love what I do and it’s fast pace of it’s environment Working in a restaurant is like my second home, or should I say my first because I spend most of my time working in one I love the foods, the smells and everything about how a restaurant operates
  • I have knowledge in proper food preparation, cleanliness, attention to detail and guests satisfaction is my main priority
  • I have experience in prep, bulk, plated and line cooking
  • Effective Under Pressure
  • Effective Team Contributor
  • I work well with others
  • I can follow recipes
  • Effective Instruction Following
  • I am capable of multitasking
  • I am responsible
  • A quick learner
  • Work in a timely manner
  • A very hard worker
  • I am motivated
  • I can work independently
  • I am able to stand for long periods of time
  • I Can lift/carry 50lb
  • I have good knife skills
  • I understand the kitchen and it’s fast pace
  • I have knowledge of various kitchen equipment
  • Managing skill

Timeline

Line Cook

Michel’s At The Colony Surf
02.2019 - 09.2022

Cook/manager asst.

Diamond Head Market And Grill
03.2018 - Current

Salad Line cook

Cheesecake Factory
01.2018 - 02.2019

Cook/Teacher

Honolulu Community College Employment Training Center (ETC)
08.2005 - 01.2010

Diploma - undefined

Castle High School

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