Xing Dong
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Japanese cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sushi Chef
Nobu Downtown
01.2020 - Current
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
Sushi Chef
Morimoto
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
- Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
Head Sushi Chef & Owner
Sushiting Japanese Restaurant
10.2007 - 10.2017
- Provided patrons with education on different types of fish and
shellfish and helped choose sushi items. - Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options
- Carefully handled various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
- Under took Japanese recipes and added innovative ingredients to create dynamic sushi rolls for the restaurant.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best
ingredients. - Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time. Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH09.2005
Skills
- Portion Sizes
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Sushi & Rice Preparation
- Guest Engagement
- Japanese Cuisine
- Food Safety Precautions & Contamination Prevention
- High-Volume Environments
- Restaurant Operation
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Company Standards Knowledge
- Purchasing
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Nobu Downtown
01.2020 - Current
Sushi Chef
Morimoto
01.2019 - 12.2019
Head Sushi Chef & Owner
Sushiting Japanese Restaurant
10.2007 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Columbus State Community College
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