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Taylor Dilay

Honolulu

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience as a line cook and a diverse background in various roles within the restaurant industry. Eager to expand knowledge in front-of-house operations while leveraging skills developed in fast-paced, high-demand environments. Recognized for dependability, strong interpersonal abilities, and a positive attitude that fosters teamwork and enhances the dining experience. Committed to embracing new challenges and pursuing a purposeful career path that promotes personal and professional growth.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook/Hostess

Giovanni Pastrami
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Prepared meals while maintaining high efficiency on the production line.
  • Seated guests and gave them their drinks and assigned server to tables.
  • Worked POS and took phone orders
  • Greeting customers and having great customer service skills ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Taking Phone and to go orders and ensuring that everything goes, smoothly and orders are out in a timely fashion, and they go to the customers.
  • Helping buses and servers or anyone needed if there’s an extra work and short staff.

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Mahaloha Burger
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Executed food preparation tasks, including operating the fryer, restocking freezer and refrigerator, and ensuring timely order dispatch.

Deli Helper/cashier

THIS IS IT
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Open and close bakery, re-stock and put out fresh bagels, used flat top made breakfast sandwiches, made and took orders, used cash register and called out orders. Sanitize and organize, keep things clean.

Line Cook/Dishwasher

Sarentos on the beach
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Make plates, re-stock line, wash dishes and sanitize, clean area and food/water traps, re-stock cleaning supplies keep things clean and sanitary, re-stock dishes and put away silverware

Cashier/Line Cook

Fernando's Mexican Restaurant
05.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted in food preparation and operated fryer while ensuring timely order call-outs.

Line Cook

Outrigger Canoe Club
2023 - 2025
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Increased kitchen productivity by keeping tools organized for easy access when needed.
  • Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
  • Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
2024 - 2024

Provided customer service during store opening and closing.

Taking accurate brameasurements so that customers know what they need.

Operating cash register, helping customers apply for membership and credit card, cash handling, cash engineering experience.

Customer service

Education

High school diploma - undefined

Maui High School
Kahului, HI

No Degree - Psychology And Law

KCC
Kaimuki

Skills

  • Kitchen Experience
  • Cooking
  • Food Preparation
  • Food Safety
  • Meal Preparation
  • Food Handling
  • Culinary experience
  • Makeup application
  • Kitchen experience
  • Knife skills
  • Food preparation
  • Communication skills
  • Hospitality
  • Computer skills
  • Cash register
  • Basic math
  • Cash handling

Certification

Driver's License

Timeline

Line Cook/Hostess

Giovanni Pastrami
12.2021 - 01.2022

Line Cook/Prep Cook

Mahaloha Burger
06.2021 - 12.2021

Deli Helper/cashier

THIS IS IT
02.2021 - 06.2021

Line Cook/Dishwasher

Sarentos on the beach
05.2015 - 10.2015

Cashier/Line Cook

Fernando's Mexican Restaurant
05.2014 - 12.2014

High school diploma - undefined

Maui High School

Line Cook

Outrigger Canoe Club
2023 - 2025

Sales Associate

Victoria Secret
2024 - 2024

No Degree - Psychology And Law

KCC
Taylor Dilay