Bruno Joseph
Union,NJ
Summary
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Top-notch professional with expertise in menu development, kitchen management and staff training. Creates unique and delicious dishes while controlling food and labor costs. Collaborative and committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
FLIK Hospitality
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
Culinary Specialist
Olive Garden
02.2019 - 02.2023
- Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
- Mentored junior culinary staff, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
- Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health department regulations.
- Upheld the highest standards of quality control throughout all stages of food production from ingredient sourcing to final plating.
- Boosted employee morale through transparent communication regarding performance feedback and opportunities for advancement within the company structure.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing high-quality meals and maintaining timely food service.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
Catering & Line Cook
Panera Bread
10.2015
- Multiple positions covered, such as line cook, prep, dishwasher, cashier, server, host, and so forth
Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2018
Line Cook
Smashburger
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
STRYXE Restaurant & Boutique Entertainment Venue
06.2016
Line Cook
Red Lobster
02.2019 - Current
Lead Cook
Blackthorn Irish Pub
02.2018 - 01.2019
Cook
TGI Friday's
01.2018 - 05.2018
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
01.2015 - 01.2015
Warehouse Worker
Karnak
02.2021
Education
High school or equivalent -
Union High School
High school or equivalent in Criminal Justice -
Union County College
Cranford, NJ09.2015
Skills
- Sauté
- Broil
- Pasta
- Fry
- Flattop
- Grill
- Culinary Experience
- Food Safety
- Catering
- POS
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Food Preparation
- Busser
- Host/Hostess
- Serving Experience
- Pallet jack
- Warehouse experience
- Dining facility management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest Interaction
- Kitchen Organization
- Cooking methods
- Estimating and ordering inventory
- Food and Beverage Operations
- Knife Skills
- Preparing food
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Sanitation Procedures
- Food Service
- Food presentation
- Equipment Inspections
- Food Plating
- Allergen awareness
- Workstation Maintenance
- Menu development
- Sauce preparation
- Waste Reduction
- Recipe creation
- Serving food
- Cost Control
- Garnishing Techniques
- Pastry Skills
- Special diets
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Food Prep Planning
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Satisfaction
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Creative Thinking
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Kitchen Safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Staff Supervision and Coordination
- Catering and Events
- Meal Preparation
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Sanitation Standards
- Portion and cost control
- Nutritional knowledge
- Food and Beverage Service
Certification
Drivers License, 01/15
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Cook
FLIK Hospitality
03.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Karnak
02.2021
Culinary Specialist
Olive Garden
02.2019 - 02.2023
Line Cook
Red Lobster
02.2019 - Current
Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
06.2018
Lead Cook
Blackthorn Irish Pub
02.2018 - 01.2019
Cook
TGI Friday's
01.2018 - 05.2018
Prep Cook/Dishwasher
STRYXE Restaurant & Boutique Entertainment Venue
06.2016
Catering & Line Cook
Panera Bread
10.2015
Sales Representative
Vector Marketing
01.2015 - 01.2015
High school or equivalent -
Union High School
High school or equivalent in Criminal Justice -
Union County College
Drivers License, 01/15
Line Cook
Smashburger
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