Christopher Martin
Denver
Summary
Highly trained professional with a background preparing sushi, sashimi, and rolls for hungry clientele. Offering near 10 years of experience working in successful establishments.
Personable and entertaining, pursuing an opportunity with an established restaurant that appreciates hard work and amazing talents in food preparation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sushi Chef
Hapa Sushi
Denver
02.2020 - Current
- Cutting all types of fish on the menu every day, mainly tuna, salmon, albacore,hamachi, kanpachi, eel (fresh water and salt water), bass, mackerel
- Prep any and all items on sushi menu, including tamago, cutting daikon/negi/other fine cut veggies and fruit, making sauces, spicy tuna/salmon, etc
- Training new chefs and or apprentices
- Managing the sushi line throughout the day
- Keeping the line very clean
- Preparing and serving sushi/sashimi/nigiri/rolls in a high volume environment as well as serving the sushi bar for lunch and dinner
- Always adhering to health department requirements
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Assisted in creating new sushi recipes to enhance menu offerings.
- Educated customers about sushi options and recommended pairings.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs for restocking supplies.
Sushi Chef
Bamboo Sushi
Denver
12.2017 - 02.2020
- Cutting all types of fish on the menu
- Preparing all items on sushi menu
- Preparing sushi nigiri, sashimi, rolls etc for service
- Serving sushi bar guests as well as making orders for the dining room
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and service.
- Assisted in creating new sushi recipes to enhance menu offerings.
- Educated customers about sushi options and recommended pairings.
- Monitored inventory levels and communicated needs for restocking supplies.
- Trained new team members on proper sushi preparation methods.
- Efficiently handled multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours.
- Organized the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner to meet health standards.
- Applied sauces, garnishes, condiments, and seasonings accurately.
- Conversed with patrons and explained different sushi menu items and what ingredients were used in preparation.
- Measured and assembled ingredients required for preparing standard recipes.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Prepared finfish, shellfish and fresh produce items to use in sushi.
Education
Cherry Creek High
Greenwood Village, COSkills
- Fish cutting (anything from tuna to salmon to salt water eel) traditional or Western style
- Sushi preparation, from traditional nigiri and sashimi to all kinds of rolls and other nontraditional techniques
- Wide knowledge of techniques, sushi ingredients and history
- Knife skills as well as knife maintenance skills
- Menu creation
- Food plating and presentation
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking capacity
- Organizational skills
- Garnishing and plating
- Service and hospitality
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sushi Chef
Hapa Sushi
02.2020 - Current
Sushi Chef
Bamboo Sushi
12.2017 - 02.2020
Cherry Creek High