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Matthew Ota

Woodland,CA

Summary

Hardworking, bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual and experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations.

Multitasking and time management abilities are what I learned in these last few years to be able to meet deadlines. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Kuji Asian Grill
Woodland, CA
01.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Excelled in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing dishes.
  • Collaborated with overall team to provide special orders based on customer requirements.

Supervisor

Genji Pacific LLC
San Jose, CA
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Established with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Managed employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Oversaw operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Led and trained team members to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.

Cook

Home Cafe
San Francisco, CA
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
  • Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.

Assistant Manager

Beach N' Boba Cafe
San Francisco, CA
12.2014 - 05.2015
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.

Irrigation Apprentice

ALSCO Lawn & Sprinkler Service
San Mateo, CA
07.2007 - 02.2015
  • Set up and operated irrigation equipment.
  • Recorded information about pesticide use, yields or costs.
  • Loaded agricultural products into trucks and drove to market or storage facilities.
  • Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
  • Cleaned work areas and maintained grounds and landscaping.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
  • Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
  • Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
  • Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
  • Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
  • Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aragon High School
San Mateo, CA
05.2009

Certificate - Project Management

Coursera-Google Career Certificate
08.2023

Skills

  • Ingredient Inspection
  • Dish Preparation
  • Positive and Professional
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Customer Service
  • Focused and Disciplined
  • Attention to Detail
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Recordkeeping
  • Trend Tracking

Timeline

Cook

Kuji Asian Grill
01.2019 - Current

Supervisor

Genji Pacific LLC
09.2016 - 12.2018

Cook

Home Cafe
09.2015 - 04.2016

Assistant Manager

Beach N' Boba Cafe
12.2014 - 05.2015

Irrigation Apprentice

ALSCO Lawn & Sprinkler Service
07.2007 - 02.2015

High School Diploma -

Aragon High School

Certificate - Project Management

Coursera-Google Career Certificate
Matthew Ota