Joe Schwartz
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Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished Chef Assistant and Manager with a proven track record at The Rusty Bucket, enhancing customer satisfaction and mastering kitchen safety. Skilled in food presentation and team leadership, successfully cross-trained employees to boost team performance. Demonstrates a keen ability to maintain high-quality service delivery under pressure, ensuring both operational efficiency and culinary excellence.
Detail-oriented culinary professional with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Skilled in inventory management, menu creation and food preparation. Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistant
The Rusty Bucket
Norwood , Ohio
12.2014 - 09.2024
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Supported senior chefs with creative meal planning and recipe development.
Lead Line Cook
The Rusty Bucket
Mason, Ohio
10.2009 - 12.2014
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
Western Hills, OH
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Diamond Oaks Career Development Center
Cincinnati, OH 08.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
Food presentation
Kitchen Safety
Food handling
Knife Skills
Food Preparation
Temperature Control
Food Costing
Certification
ServSafe
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
ServSafe
08-2021
Chef Assistant
The Rusty Bucket
12.2014 - 09.2024
Lead Line Cook
The Rusty Bucket
10.2009 - 12.2014
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse
04.2009 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Diamond Oaks Career Development Center
08.1997 - 06.1999