Phyo Wai Khant
Daly City
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
San Mateo
02.2025 - Current
- Utilized kitchen utensils and equipment to weigh, measure and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, equipment usage and preparations methods.
- Set up the teppanyaki station prior to service hours ensuring everything is ready for meal preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained the teppanyaki grill throughout the shift.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions about menu items or making recommendations when asked.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Side Cook
Panda Express
Pacifica
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Cooked side dishes such as rice, potatoes, vegetables according to established recipes or instructions from supervisors.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking by washing, peeling, chopping, slicing and dicing foodstuffs.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Ensured that all food was served at the correct temperature in accordance with health regulations.
- Performed opening, closing duties related to the kitchen operations including setting up, breaking down stations properly; cleaning surfaces; organizing storage areas; checking stock levels; disposing of trash .
Sushi Helper
Kui Shin Bo
San Francisco
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and customer satisfaction.
- Garnished sushi platters with pickled ginger, wasabi paste and soy sauce.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Conducted regular quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes to uphold high standards.
- Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
- Rolled maki sushi using bamboo mats to form tight cylinders.
- Sliced fresh fish for sashimi dishes according to customer specifications.
- Addressed and resolved any customer complaints regarding food quality or service.
- Sanitized counters, knives, utensils, plates and other items used in food preparation.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Skyline College
San Bruno, CASkills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Grill mastery
- Willing to learn
- Food handler certification
- Kitchen safety
- Dish preparation
- Problem and complaint resolution
- Quality control
- Sanitizing
- Guest interaction
- Sushi rolling
- Culinary techniques
- Food handlers card
- Food preparing, plating, and presentation
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Teppanyaki Chef
Benihana
02.2025 - Current
Side Cook
Panda Express
12.2024 - 04.2025
Sushi Helper
Kui Shin Bo
04.2024 - 01.2025
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Skyline College