Kitchen Staff Member
Wagyu Yakiniku Kanata
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation and consistent quality.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during peak service hours.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Ensured prompt order fulfillment by effectively prioritizing tasks during high-volume periods.
- Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing any concerns or questions regarding menu items or dietary restrictions.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and utilizing proper storage techniques.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
