Jason Koyama
La Mesa,CA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Sycuan Casino Resort, excelling in time management and attention to detail. Proven ability to create exquisite dishes, including sauces and ceviche, while maintaining a pristine kitchen environment. Highly motivated team player dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Qwick
San Diego, CA
12.2012 - Current
- Hospitality job app that connects professionals with businesses that need to fill shifts.
- Positions such cook , prep cook , dishwashing , and general Labor
Line Cook
Sycuan Casino Resort
San Diego, CA
03.2025 - 2025
- In charge on the cold side food section at Suerte Cantina . Responsible for making sauces , ceviche , scallop tostadas cooked in lemon juice , campenchana , deserts and so on . They had to close the restaurant on me after firing the head chef for other reasons .
Porter and Maintenance
Lot Management
Del Mar, New York
04.2021 - 11.2023
- Keeping the amenities clean and stocked , also general helper for maintenance at One Paseo Living.
Line Cook
High Flying Foods
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 04.2021
- Responsibilities of preparing ,cooking ,and presenting all ticket meals while maintaining a clean station and keeping all stations fully stocked at the Sann Diego International airport in the southwest airlines terminal.
Utility
The Compass Group
San Diego, CA
03.2017 - 05.2018
- In charge of prepping the deli section at the Charging station cafe at Sdg&E.Also in charge of all the on the go's such as side salads ,sandwiches ,fruit salads,juices,and more.At the end of the shift i am responsible for all the dishes and utility service
Line Cook
JRDN Restaurant
San Diego, CA
06.2016 - 03.2017
- In charge of preparing pantry salad station with other items such as chicken ,mushroom , crab patties and
- Hamburgers.Also in charge of the oyster bar set up and serve along with all side items such as french fries ,fried calamari,side herb salads ,slaw,and fish tacos.Always looking for opportunity to learn and help out all that i can.
Cheese & Desserts , Dishwasher
The Patio on Glodfinch
San Diego, CA
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Responsible for washing dishes glassware , pot, pans plus cooking utensils while closing the restaurant.The cheese dept. i can cut , portion , and serve cheese boards along with deserts while maintaining a clean pantry station.I help out all i can in the B.O.H. Dept.
Education
GED -
Foothills Adult Center
El Cajon, CA04-2007
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
Timeline
Line Cook
Sycuan Casino Resort
03.2025 - 2025
Porter and Maintenance
Lot Management
04.2021 - 11.2023
Line Cook
High Flying Foods
05.2018 - 04.2021
Utility
The Compass Group
03.2017 - 05.2018
Line Cook
JRDN Restaurant
06.2016 - 03.2017
Cheese & Desserts , Dishwasher
The Patio on Glodfinch
06.2014 - 06.2016
Line Cook
Qwick
12.2012 - Current
GED -
Foothills Adult Center