Sebastian Mendoza
Honolulu,HI
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Cook Helper
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
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
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
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
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, HI05.2019
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
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cook Helper
Banquet Solutions Hawaii
03.2023 - Current
Residential Custodian
Education First
06.2021 - Current
Dishwasher
Kamitoku Ramen
05.2020 - 06.2021
Cook/Stocking Specialist
Kalapawai Market
05.2020 - 06.2021
Curtesy Clerk
Safeway
05.2015 - 06.2018
Highschool Diploma -
McKinley High School
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
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