Okken Luther
'Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Strong culinary professional with huge experience at Panda Express, with great skills in food preparation and sanitation practices. Which shows excellent ability to increase kitchen efficiency and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Skilled in knife techniques and have great teamwork with team members to deliver exceptional dining experiences during peak service times.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Main Cook
Panda Express
Vancouver, WA
09.2017 - Current
- Assisted in preparation of ingredients and cooking processes for menu items
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment
- Followed safety and hygiene protocols to ensure food quality and compliance
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service during peak hours
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items based on seasonal availability
Prep Cook
Buca Di Beppo
Honolulu, HI
04.2011 - 02.2017
- Prepared ingredients with precision, ensuring freshness and quality for menu items.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to promote safety.
- Followed recipes accurately to create signature dishes consistent with restaurant standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to expedite food preparation during high-volume service periods.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chuuk High
Micronesia, Federal States OfSkills
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation practices
- Portion control
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Food preparation
- Cooking
Timeline
Main Cook
Panda Express
09.2017 - Current
Prep Cook
Buca Di Beppo
04.2011 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Chuuk High