JOEL FABRE
Manhattan,NY
Summary
Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook+Head Chef
Sonny Boy
65 Rivington, NY 10002
04.2019 - 05.2024
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Implemented effective waste reduction strategies, minimizing food costs and supporting sustainable practices.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing innovative inventory tracking system.
- Assisted in training of new line cooks, ensuring they met kitchen's high standards quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained strict adherence to health department regulations by enforcing proper food handling practices throughout the kitchen area.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Line Cook + Junior Sous Chef
Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton Street New York 10002
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Line Cook
Pig And Khao
68 Clinton Street New York 10002
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Dishwasher+ Prep-cook
Pastis
52 Gansevoort, NY 10014
07.2010 - 10.2012
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Increased performance reliability under pressure by consistently meeting fast-paced dishwashing demands, even during the busiest service periods.
- Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
Education
High School Diploma - Mathematics, Biology, And Classical
Murry Bergtrum
New York 09.2010
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Food safety knowledge
Languages
English+spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook+Head Chef
Sonny Boy
04.2019 - 05.2024
Line Cook + Junior Sous Chef
Ivan Ramen
06.2016 - 11.2019
Line Cook
Pig And Khao
05.2013 - 09.2016
Dishwasher+ Prep-cook
Pastis
07.2010 - 10.2012
High School Diploma - Mathematics, Biology, And Classical
Murry Bergtrum