Nicholas Nonaka
Pembroke Pines,Florida
Summary
Dynamic Pit Master at Mission Barbecue with a strong focus on quality assurance and team leadership. Successfully streamlined kitchen operations, reducing waste and enhancing flavor profiles. Expert in meat trimming techniques and catering coordination, delivering tailored menus within budget constraints while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Personable and dedicated individual with deep passion for barbecue and culinary arts. Possesses solid understanding of meat preparation and grilling techniques, along with proficiency in temperature control and seasoning. Aiming to create memorable dining experiences through flavorful and perfectly cooked dishes.
Offering strong foundation in culinary principles and passion for barbecue. Brings understanding of meat preparation and grilling techniques, with ability to quickly learn and adapt to new methods. Ready to use and develop skills in temperature control and seasoning in Pit Master role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pit Master
Mission Barbecue
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed preparation and cooking of various meats using traditional smoking techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure food safety standards.
- Assisted in training new team members on menu items and cooking processes.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of supplies for efficiency.
- Executed daily food prep tasks while adhering to quality control measures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak service hours.
- Implemented improvements in cooking methods, contributing to enhanced flavor profiles in dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations for improved efficiency and reduced food waste.
- Managed catering events from start to finish, including planning menus tailored to specific client needs while maintaining budget constraints.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY08-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction strategies
- Quality assurance practices
- Catering coordination
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Worked and achieved good marks through kitchen classes.
- Worked with a purpose to learn and excel at tasks given
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pit Master
Mission Barbecue
03.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts -
Culinary Institute of America
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