Nick Koike
Kahului,HI
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Dukes Beach house
Kahului, Hawaii
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items following restaurant standards and recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering of kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Irrigation Worker
RMG landscaping
Kahului
01.2019 - 02.2023
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for residential and commercial landscapes.
- Monitored water usage and adjusted systems for optimal efficiency.
- Operated tools such as trenchers, pumps, and controllers effectively.
- Diagnosed and repaired issues in existing irrigation systems promptly.
- Identified problems with existing systems such as broken sprinkler heads, clogged nozzles or malfunctioning timers.
Landscape Worker
Friendly island landscape
Kahului
06.2014 - 09.2019
- Operated landscaping equipment for efficient site preparation and maintenance tasks.
- Installed plants, trees, and sod to enhance outdoor aesthetics and functionality.
- Maintained landscape features through regular pruning, weeding, and debris removal.
- Assisted in developing landscape designs to meet client preferences and specifications.
- Executed seasonal maintenance tasks including mulching, fertilizing, and irrigation setup.
Education
Lahainaluna High School
Lahaina, HISkills
- Food safety
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Fast-paced service
- Effective communication
- Landscaping equipment operation
- Sod laying
- Weed management
- Garden design
- Irrigation system installation
- Water management optimization
- Valve repair
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Servsafe managers certification
Timeline
Cook
Dukes Beach house
05.2023 - Current
Irrigation Worker
RMG landscaping
01.2019 - 02.2023
Landscape Worker
Friendly island landscape
06.2014 - 09.2019
Lahainaluna High School