Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
Residential Custodian

Sebastian Mendoza

Education First
Honolulu,HI
9
years of professional experience
3

Certifications

Diligent Cook Helper with sound knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards. Comfortable performing several cooking methods such as frying, steaming, poaching, sautéing and roasting. Profound communication skills coupled with service-oriented and can-do attitude.

Work History

Cook Helper

3 Years 8 Months
Banquet Solutions Hawaii | 03.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by assisting cooks with food preparation and recipe execution.
  • Supported a clean and organized working environment by maintaining cleanliness of utensils, equipment, and workstations.
  • Ensured quality control by checking the freshness of ingredients and properly storing perishable items.
  • Aided in minimizing food waste by effectively managing inventory levels and utilizing leftover ingredients creatively.
  • Maintained high standards of sanitation throughout the kitchen area through proper cleaning practices and routine inspections.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by delivering prompt service and addressing special requests accurately.
  • Facilitated smooth meal services by prepping ingredients ahead of time and ensuring all necessary tools were readily available for cooks.
  • Cleaned and washed all utensils, preparation equipment cutting boards and counters.

Residential Custodian

5 Years 5 Months
Education First | 06.2021 - Current
  • Managed custodial responsibilities
  • Trained in Covid-19 Safety standards and procedures
  • Assisted customers through excellent customer service
  • Attention to detail in cleanliness and safety
  • Ordered supplies and kept inventory of stock
  • Managed laundry service and organized supply closets.

Dishwasher

1 Year 1 Month
Kamitoku Ramen | 05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Cleaned and disinfected kitchen and dishware
  • Maintained kitchen areas and surfaces clean and disinfected throughout the day
  • Assisted kitchen team with food prep
  • Worked in a high paced team setting
  • Bussed tables and provided customer service
  • Assisted with end of day closing duties.

Cook/Stocking Specialist

1 Year 1 Month
Kalapawai Market | 05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Line cook proficiency
  • Prepared food for daily service
  • Met goals and deadlines with proficiency
  • Worked in a high paced team setting
  • Attention to detail in retail marketing and shelf displays.

Curtesy Clerk

3 Years 1 Month
Safeway | 05.2015 - 06.2018
  • Inventory and logistic knowledge for a large grocer chain
  • Assisted customers with shopping needs on a daily basis
  • Met goals and deadlines with proficiency
  • Worked in a high paced team setting
  • Attention to detail in retail marketing and shelf displays.

Education

Highschool Diploma

McKinley High School | Honolulu, HI | 05.2019

Skills

Custodial Management
Logistics and Stocking
Excels in fast-paced team setting
Punctual and attentive
Communication skills
Ingredient Measuring
Stock Rotation
Temperature Monitoring
Kitchen Safety
Food Preparation
Cooking Techniques
Food Handling
Food Presentation
Knife Skills
Customer service
Attention to detail
Allergen awareness
Vegetable prep
Basic nutrition
Recipe reading
Cooking
Basic Recordkeeping
Sanitation and Sterilization Procedures
Cleaning and Sanitation
Punctual and Reliable

Certification

Professional Cook Certification - Hotel and Restaurant Industry Employment and Training Trust / Honolulu Community College, October 2023

Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship - State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, December 2023

ServSafe Food Handler Certification, August 2023

Timeline

Cook Helper

Banquet Solutions Hawaii
03.2023 - CurrentRead More

Residential Custodian

Education First
06.2021 - CurrentRead More

Dishwasher

Kamitoku Ramen
05.2020 - 06.2021Read More

Cook/Stocking Specialist

Kalapawai Market
05.2020 - 06.2021Read More

Curtesy Clerk

Safeway
05.2015 - 06.2018Read More

McKinley High School

Highschool Diploma
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Sebastian Mendoza