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Joe Cox

Fort Myers

Summary

Dedicated culinary expert with a strong background in food preparation and kitchen operations. Skilled in leading teams, maintaining food safety standards, and optimizing menu execution to deliver exceptional dining experiences. Committed to enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing waste.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Lineman

Moorings
Cape Coral, FL
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Followed recipes precisely to maintain consistency in flavor and portion sizes.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.

Line Cook

Shenanigans Private Club
Punta Gorda, FL
10.2025 - 2025
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Assisted in plating dishes with attention to presentation and accuracy.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.

Sous Chef

Silver Shores Restaurant
Conneaut Lake, PA
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Prepared and executed high-quality dishes following menu specifications.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels of ingredients.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
  • Monitored food safety and sanitation practices to maintain compliance standards.

P.M. Line Cook

Gerry's Ale House
Transfer, PA
06.2020 - 03.2022

Oversaw and coordinated dinner service to enhance guest experience in a bustling upscale casual steakhouse.

Managed purchasing and butchering operations to ensure quality and freshness of meat and fish.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cypress Lake High School
Fort Myers, FL

Skills

  • Meal preparation
  • Kitchen management
  • Food safety
  • Kitchen organization
  • Menu planning
  • Menu development
  • Food inventory management
  • Employee supervision
  • Food presentation
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Ingredient knowledge
  • Work delegation
  • Sanitation practices
  • Shift leadership
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Grilling techniques
  • Decision-making

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Line Cook

Shenanigans Private Club
10.2025 - 2025

Lead Lineman

Moorings
08.2024 - 04.2025

Sous Chef

Silver Shores Restaurant
03.2022 - 07.2024

P.M. Line Cook

Gerry's Ale House
06.2020 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Cypress Lake High School