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Elena Seo

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Dynamic sushi maker with expertise in Japanese cuisine and ingredient selection, honed at TEMPURA SUSHI. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through innovative menu development and exceptional customer interaction. Skilled in maintaining quality control standards and workstation organization, while effectively managing order flow under pressure.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Sushi Maker

TEMPURA SUSHI
09.2024 - 05.2025
  • Pleasantly welcomed patrons entering sushi bar, offering to explain menu options.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Used various types of knives, hand tools and utensils to fillet fish in preparation for sushi.
  • Prepared high-quality seafood, rice and ingredients for sushi.
  • Educated guests on different types of fish and shellfish to aid decision-making on sushi orders.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
  • Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
  • Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.

Sushi Maker

TJ KATSU
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Efficiently prepare ingredients for daily tasks such as sushi and other menus.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Organized food and products by date and maintained adequate supplies.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.

Food Prep Cooking Assistant

NewKor
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.

Education

Associate Degree - Health Administration

Kyung-in Women's University
INCHEON,KOR
02-2014

Skills

  • Workstation organization
  • Stress tolerance
  • Ingredient selection
  • Food safety regulations
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Fish preparation
  • Quality control standards
  • Portion and cost control
  • Order flow management
  • Food safety
  • Menu development
  • Sushi preparation
  • Guest interaction

Languages

English
Professional Working
Korean
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sushi Maker

TEMPURA SUSHI
09.2024 - 05.2025

Sushi Maker

TJ KATSU
03.2022 - 06.2024

Food Prep Cooking Assistant

NewKor
07.2020 - 02.2022

Associate Degree - Health Administration

Kyung-in Women's University

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