Joke Jokerson

Seeking a kitchen position as a dishwasher or prep cook. Over two decades of experience in fast-paced kitchen, hospitality, and food service environments spanning restaurants, resorts, cruise lines, and warehouses across Hawaii, Washington, and beyond. Skilled in dishwashing, food prep, sanitation, and inventory handling, with additional experience in deckhand and maritime roles backed by US Coast Guard safety certifications.

Known for reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to keep kitchens running smoothly under pressure.

Kitchen Utility - El Tovar - Grand Canyon, AZ

(2025-08 - 2026-01)

• Operated industrial dishwashers; maintained kitchen cleanliness and equipment standards.

Sanitation / Utility Attendant - Viking Cruises - New Orleans, LA

(2024-04 - 2025-05)

• Ran dishwashing machines and cleaned kitchen areas per chef/supervisor direction.
• Assisted inventory manager with food & beverage delivery.

Food Warehouse Associate - The Caring Place - Miami, FL

(2022-11)

• Received deliveries/donations; retrieved items from cooler/freezer for kitchen.
• Stocked, organized, and inventoried warehouse; maintained facility cleanliness.

Dishwasher & Prep Cook - Three's Bar & Grill - Kihei, HI

(2022-09 - 2022-11)

• Prepped vegetables and meats; sanitized dishware and maintained kitchen storage.

Dishwasher & Prep Cook - Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - Kihei, HI

(2022-03 - 2022-08)

• Executed prep for sushi, shrimp, and fried dishes; managed seafood cooking temps.
• Set up workstations to ensure meal-prep efficiency.

Deckhand - American Cruise Lines - Guilford, CT

(2021-03 - 2021-10)

• Assisted with deck operations and navigation; maintained vessel cleanliness.
• Adhered to strict maritime safety procedures.

Dishwasher & Prep Cook - Maui Brewing Co. - Kihei, HI

(2019-10 - 2020-03)

• Daily kitchen upkeep; assisted chefs with food prep and event setup/breakdown.

Dishwasher / Night Prep Cook - Pizza Madness - Kihei, HI

(2010-08 - 2012-11)

Also worked Oct 2014 – Oct 2015.

• Prepped vegetables, meats, pasta, and dressings; topped pizzas, prepared salads/sandwiches.
• Washed dishes while delivering high-level customer service.

Dishwasher - Rosario Resort - Eastsound, WA

(2015-07 - 2015-10)

• Washed dishes in fast-paced resort kitchen.

Barback / Busser / Food Runner / Supervisor - Cardinals Nation - St. Louis, MO

(2014-02 - 2014-09)

• Served drinks, stocked beer, tapped kegs, ran food, and reset tables.
• Handled employee issues and schedule changes.

Dishwasher - Golden Corral - Collinsville, IL

(2013-10 - 2014-02)

• Utilitarian kitchen duties in high-volume environment.

Reservationist / Dispatcher - Lilly Belle Chauffeured Services - Flushing, NY

(2013-01 - 2013-09)

• Booked limousine, sedan, and bus reservations; dispatched drivers via radio.

Hotel Utility - Norwegian Cruise Line - Honolulu, HI

(2009-11 - 2010-08)

• Maintained cleanliness of public and crew areas; served guests to highest quality standards.

Polisher / Barback / Server - Parlor Steakhouse - New York, NY

(2008-06 - 2008-12)

• Polished glassware and silverware; assisted bartender; served guest entrées.

Associate - Macy's - Flushing, NY

(2008-10 - 2009-01)

• Greeted customers, maintained store appearance, stocked showroom floor inventory.

Airport Representative - Carey Limousine - Long Island City, NY

(2005-04 - 2008-05)

• Greeted clients at LaGuardia Airport; assisted with luggage; coordinated chauffeur pickups.

Warehouse Attendant - National Furniture - Silverdale, WA

(2003-06 - 2004-02)

• Assembled furniture, assisted load-outs, maintained inventory and store appearance.

General Press Helper - Little Nickel - Lynnwood, WA

(2004-05 - 2004-09)

• Assisted printing process; inserted classified ads; cleaned facility.

GED - Olympic College — Bremerton, WA (2002)

High School - Bremerton High School — Bremerton, WA (2000 - 2002)