Quality Control Food Safety Senior cook at UCSD line cook for 12 yrs
Resume:
Nation Patane
cook
**** ******* ** *** **, Lakeside, US, 92040
*************@*****.***
Skills
Food Preparation
Experienced
Kitchen Management
Food Safety
Experienced
Knife Skills
Experienced
Recipe Development
Experienced
Team Leadership
Experienced
Food Plating
Experienced
Equipment Maintenance
Experienced
Inventory Management
Experienced
Sanitation
Experienced
Quality Control
Experienced
Time Management
Experienced
Dedicated cook with over 13 years of experience in high-volume kitchen environments, excelling in knife skills, food safety, and team leadership. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen efficiency through innovative recipe development and sanitation protocols, ensuring quality control and customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering a collaborative kitchen atmosphere, driving team performance, and continuously improving culinary techniques.
Languages
Samoan
Highly proficient
Employment history
Mar 2012 - Nov 2025
BOH Line Cook
Sycuan Casino Resort at El Cajon, CA
Prepare and cook dishes efficiently, ensuring high customer satisfaction in a fast-paced kitchen.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene, preventing food-borne illnesses and ensuring safety compliance.
Train and mentor staff, enhancing kitchen performance and improving cooking skills.
Manage food inventory, restocking ingredients to ensure timely service and reduce wait times.
Conduct daily inspections, maintaining food sanitation and equipment safety for optimal operations.
Coordinated with kitchen team members to streamline prep work and service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency during high-volume periods
Developed improved station setup procedures and prep workflow sequences, reducing preparation time while maintaining food quality standards
Mentored new kitchen staff in cooking techniques and safety protocols, strengthening team capabilities and ensuring consistent service delivery
Executed precise portion control and plating standards while managing multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring consistent food quality during peak service periods
Caregiver
Self at Pago Pago, Am. Samoa
Jun 2023 - Present
senior cook
UCSD at 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093-0021 Support personal care needs, enhancing client comfort and safety. Maintain organized environment, ensuring client satisfaction. Monitor client health, reporting significant changes promptly. Assist with meal planning, meeting nutritional requirements. Drive clients to appointments, ensuring timely attendance. Developed comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs, implementing daily routines that enhanced clients' independence and quality of life
Partnered with families and healthcare teams to establish consistent care protocols, strengthening communication channels and improving overall patient outcomes
Implemented personalized exercise and mobility programs, leading to noticeable improvements in clients' physical strength and independence
Created engaging daily activity schedules incorporating both therapeutic and recreational elements, fostering mental stimulation and emotional well-being
Coordinated comprehensive wellness activities combining physical exercises and cognitive engagement, fostering improved mobility and mental acuity in clients
Maintained detailed health monitoring logs and medication schedules, ensuring accurate documentation and timely communication with healthcare providers
Orchestrated seamless care transitions between family members and medical professionals, strengthening support networks and continuity of care
Oversee kitchen operations at UCSD dining facility, ensuring compliance with health regulations while maintaining exceptional food quality and safety standards
Streamlined prep processes and ingredient management systems, reducing food waste and improving kitchen efficiency during peak service hours
Lead and mentor kitchen staff of varying experience levels, fostering a positive work environment while maintaining consistent service excellence
Developed creative menu rotations incorporating seasonal ingredients, enhancing meal variety while adhering to institutional dietary guidelines
Implemented comprehensive food safety monitoring protocols, ensuring 100% compliance with health regulations while maintaining consistent quality standards across all meal services Designed efficient prep station layouts and ingredient storage systems, optimizing workflow and reducing preparation bottlenecks during peak dining hours
Education
May 2004
High School Diploma
Mililani High School at Mililani Town, HI
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