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Lujan Ishii

Carbonear,NL

Summary

Adept at crafting high-quality meals and baked goods, I honed my culinary and customer service skills with 20 years of restaurant experience. My expertise in food safety, innovative menu planning, and allergen awareness, coupled with a proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction, underscores my commitment to excellence in the hospitality industry.

Work History

Cook 1

Eastern Health - Carbonear General Hospital
  • Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Baker

Dominion Loblaws
  • Produced consistently high-quality baked goods for customers.
  • Complied with health and safety codes to protect staff and customers.
  • Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently producing high-quality baked goods and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks and maintain smooth running of bakery.
  • Managed customer service operations, including taking orders and resolving complaints.
  • Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.

Chef

Route 66 Restaurant
  • Mastered various cooking techniques by preparing diverse cuisines and menu items.
  • Implemented strict food safety protocols by monitoring kitchen sanitation practices.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations by organizing workflow and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Researched food trends to inspire innovative menu concepts and seasonal specials.
  • Responded to customer feedback, improving menu offerings and service quality.
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Baker/Bread Maker

Golden Crust Bakery
  • Prepared diverse menu items by following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
  • Monitored food safety standards to uphold health regulations.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.

Education

Professional Cook - Culinary

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School
Ottawa, ON
08.2005

Human Resource Management - Business Education

Algonquin College
Ottawa, None
06.2001

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Kitchen organization
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Sanitation
  • Supply restocking
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Food presentation
  • Food waste reduction
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Portion control
  • Food handler certification
  • Allergen awareness

Languages

English

Timeline

Cook 1

Eastern Health - Carbonear General Hospital

Baker

Dominion Loblaws

Chef

Route 66 Restaurant

Baker/Bread Maker

Golden Crust Bakery

Professional Cook - Culinary

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School

Human Resource Management - Business Education

Algonquin College

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