Sylvester Melson
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3981
3981
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Food and Nutrition Cook
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Honolulu, Hawaii
08.2018 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of meals for patients and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Collaborated with dietitians to ensure compliance with dietary restrictions.
- Trained new staff in food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Followed standard recipes to ensure consistent food quality and presentation.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
BOH Line Cook
Kona Brewing Company
Honolulu, Hawaii
03.2016 - Current
- Prepared ingredients for kitchen staff to ensure timely meal service.
- Operated cooking equipment to create high-quality dishes for customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen tools and workstations throughout shifts.
- Supported training of new cooks on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Assisted in training new line cooks on duties related to their position within the kitchen staff hierarchy.
- Responded quickly to any changes in order tickets from waitstaff or customers.
- Followed health safety guidelines for food preparation and service.
- Ensured proper portioning of cooked items as well as plate presentation.
- Performed opening, closing duties including setting up, breaking down workstations.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Education
Stoughton High School
Stoughton, MAShamrock High School
Decatur, GASkills
- Food safety
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Timing coordination
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Cooking
- Knife skills
- Plate presentation
- Grilling
- Sauteing
Timeline
Food and Nutrition Cook
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
08.2018 - Current
BOH Line Cook
Kona Brewing Company
03.2016 - Current
Stoughton High School
Shamrock High School