Stanley Agunoy
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen productivity and reducing food waste, I honed my cooking and customer service skills at Duke's Waikiki. Demonstrating a knack for efficient food preparation and a commitment to safety, my efforts streamlined operations, significantly elevating customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Kalo
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients, ensuring only best were used in meal preparation.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Optimized use of kitchen equipment to speed up cooking times without compromising food quality.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep work processes.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Enhanced flavor and presentation of traditional dishes with creative twists, receiving positive feedback from patrons.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations, maintaining record of excellence in health inspections.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Improved meal presentation with innovative plating techniques, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
Food Prep
Duke's Waikiki
02.2023 - Current
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served Number customers per day.
- Streamlined food prep processes, increasing overall kitchen productivity.
- Maintained sanitary food prep station by following established safety procedures and sanitizing instructions.
- Optimized food prep sequence, significantly reducing customer wait times.
- Honed knife skills, becoming proficient at various cuts and techniques for efficient food prep.
- Provided support in basic food prep tasks such as washing produce or peeling vegetables when needed.
- Prepared and transported food and beverage items and associated supplies, equipment, and materials to and from buffet areas.
- Reduced costs and losses through regular rotation of fresh food items and employment of waste-reduction food prep techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen processes by implementing efficient food prep techniques, reducing overall wait times for customers.
- Liaised with sous chef throughout shift to obtain food prep and kitchen management instructions.
- Enhanced team efficiency with streamlined food preparation processes.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen operations by organizing food prep areas before each event.
- Maintained proper food handling techniques when preparing ingredients, ensuring compliance with sanitation regulations.
- Adhered to food safety regulations, ensuring all products were stored at correct temperatures and handled appropriately during preparation.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Enhanced efficiency in the kitchen by implementing streamlined processes for food preparation and storage.
- Organized special events catering services when necessary, ensuring all food preparation and presentation exceeded client expectations.
- Answered questions clearly regarding food and beverage preparation, recipe ingredients and allergens.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized service and product recommendations in the deli, prepared foods, dairy, and seafood departments.
- Coordinated with head cook to create meal plans, schedules and other kitchen and food preparation-related items.
- Prepared high-quality food and beverages, adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
- Prepared fresh, high-quality food items by following strict company guidelines for preparation and presentation.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Maintained a strong focus on food safety by consistently upholding sanitary practices during food preparation and storage.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and hygiene, ensuring all prepared items met or exceeded quality expectations.
- Supported kitchen staff with food preparation tasks as needed, streamlining overall workflow.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between food preparation tasks and customer interactions, optimizing productivity during shifts.
- Ensured food safety standards were consistently met by adhering to proper handling, storage, and preparation procedures.
- Prepared and served food in compliance with safe handling and nutritional guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food preparation and delivery for drive-thru customers.
- Streamlined meal prep process, cutting down food waste significantly.
- Streamlined food preparation process, increasing kitchen productivity.
- Ensured food safety compliance by adhering to proper food handling procedures during meal preparation and serving.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a hygienic environment for food preparation.
Education
HS Diploma - Basic Subjects
Waipahu High School
Waipahu, Hawaii 06.1979
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Cooking techniques
- Frying
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Certification
ANSI Food Handlers Certification 1/23/2025-1/23/28
Timeline
Food Prep
Duke's Waikiki
02.2023 - Current
Cook
Kalo
HS Diploma - Basic Subjects
Waipahu High School
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