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Work History
Education
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References
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Yu Sadakuni

Portland,OR

Summary

Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.

10+ years of experience in a variety of high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently while paying attention to presentation and detail. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Line Cook

George's Corner Tavern
11.2022 - Current
    • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
    • Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
    • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
    • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
    • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.

Line Cook

The Old Gold
04.2022 - 12.2023
    • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
    • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
    • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Lead Line Cook

Gold Dust Meridian
02.2018 - 05.2021
  • Quickly learned daily operations of bar environment
  • Responsible for overall efficiency of all back of house duties including closing, opening, prep, inventory, and ordering
  • Executed dishes in timely manner while focusing on quality control
  • Ensured support and team work among both front and back of house.

Lead Line Cook

Basilisk
10.2016 - 12.2017
    • Performed opening and closing duties for high volume micro restaurant
    • Able to perform tasks at multiple positions when needed including line cook, prep cook, dishwashing, and customer service
    • In charge of daily prep and inventory lists.

Manager

Miss Kate's Southern Kitchen
06.2013 - 09.2016
  • In charge of daily operations in all aspects of running a busy food cart
  • Ensured top quality customer service as well as preparing food in timely fashion
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: English - Composition/Editing

Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
06.2009

Skills

    • Line Cook: grill, flat-top, deep fryer, sauté
    • Taking inventory
    • Ordering from distributors
    • Expediting
    • Prep Cooking
      • Team Building
      • Customer Service
      • Scheduling
      • Temperature Control

Other Qualifications

  • OR Food Handler's Card
  • OLCC permit
  • Maintain a clean work station and kitchen
  • Quick to memorize recipes
  • Sufficiently multi-task
  • Communicate well and thoroughly to other employees/employers
  • Recognize the importance of team work and building lasting relationships in the workplace
  • Able to think critically in difficult situations

References

  • Jason Myers, (541)-231-4677, Owner/Operator of Basilisk
  • Luke Potter, (971)-275-2980, Manager at Basilisk
  • Adam Zyla, (585)-698-5099, Manager of the Old Gold
  • Joshua Canedy, (503)-840-7626, Kitchen Manager at Gold Dust Meridian

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Prep Line Cook

George's Corner Tavern
11.2022 - Current

Line Cook

The Old Gold
04.2022 - 12.2023

Lead Line Cook

Gold Dust Meridian
02.2018 - 05.2021

Lead Line Cook

Basilisk
10.2016 - 12.2017

Manager

Miss Kate's Southern Kitchen
06.2013 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Arts: English - Composition/Editing

Humboldt State University

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