Mark Murakami
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Dedicated Pizza Cook with a proven track record at Pogacha, adept in safe food handling and kitchen organization. Excelled in reducing food waste and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring efficient and quality food assembly. Recognized for dependability and the ability to manage large volume orders with precision.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Staff Member
Twelve Basket Catering
Kirkland, WA
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided excellent service under high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth event operations.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health standards.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Demonstrated flexibility in handling diverse catering needs, from small gatherings to large corporate events.
- Inspected catering equipment and utensils regularly to manage wear and tear.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
Pizza Cook
Pizza Bank Restaurant
Kingsgate Wa
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Followed strict food safety guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, reducing the risk of health code violations.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
- Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
Pizza Cook/Pantry
Pogacha
Bellevue, Wa
04.2009 - 09.2011
- Reduced food waste by efficiently managing ingredients inventory and rotating stock as needed.
- Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
- Followed strict food safety guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen, reducing the risk of health code violations.
- Handled high-volume orders during peak times with accuracy and speed while maintaining attention to detail for each pizza creation.
Education
Associate - Architect
Lake Washington Technical College
Kirkland, WASkills
Food Preparation
Food Storage
Food Safety
Ingredient Preparation
Ingredient management
Knife skills
Timeline
Catering Staff Member
Twelve Basket Catering
04.2014 - 05.2016
Pizza Cook
Pizza Bank Restaurant
09.2013 - 09.2014
Pizza Cook/Pantry
Pogacha
04.2009 - 09.2011
Associate - Architect
Lake Washington Technical College