Takahide Ueno
Palm Desert
Summary
Versatile professional skilled in culinary arts, interpretation, media, and childcare. Delivered engaging dining experiences as a Sushi and Teppanyaki Chef while managing inventory and enhancing guest interactions. Supported Japanese attendees as an interpreter at school events and captured impactful visuals as a photographer and video editor. Leveraged psychology background to create nurturing environments for children, promoting empathy and attentiveness in all interactions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Shabu-Shabu Zen
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations to support smooth operations.
- Coordinated with team members to streamline kitchen processes.
- Oversaw inventory levels of ingredients and supplies to prevent shortages.
Chef
Shogun Restaurant Japanese Steak House
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Demonstrated culinary expertise in sushi and teppanyaki preparation and presentation, while managing inventory effectively.
- Engaged with guests by sharing ingredient knowledge, enhancing their overall dining experience.
- Maintained clean, well-organized environment for seafood handling and effectively managed day labels.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Officer/ Social Media Manager
College Of The Desert
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed event announcements and crafted engaging social media posts on Instagram to increase audience awareness.
- Captured and edited photos and videos for events, enhancing visual content using Adobe software.
- Translated for Japanese attendees and assisted office director in facilitating smooth communication during events.
- Interpretation Services: Experienced Japanese interpreter for school events and orientations.
Childcare Student Worker
College Of The Desert
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported children's transitions between activities, improving their focus and engagement.
- Applied psychology knowledge to foster supportive interactions with children, enhancing their emotional well-being.
- Interaction Techniques: Speaks slowly, maintains eye contact, adjusts tone, and emphasizes positive reinforcement.
- Developed empathy and attentiveness in customer interactions, enhancing hospitality skills.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
California State University of San Bernardino
Palm Desert, CA05-2027
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Desert
Palm Desert, CA12-2022
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food safety
- Knife Skills
- Food quality
- Food presentation
- Menu design
- Cost Control
- Inventory
- Meal planning
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliability
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
Languages
- English
- Japanese
Timeline
Cook
Shabu-Shabu Zen
09.2024 - Current
Chef
Shogun Restaurant Japanese Steak House
03.2024 - 09.2024
Officer/ Social Media Manager
College Of The Desert
08.2023 - 09.2024
Childcare Student Worker
College Of The Desert
01.2022 - 01.2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology
California State University of San Bernardino
Associate of Arts - Psychology
College of The Desert