Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
GeneralManager

Joel Swaggard

Auburn,WA

Summary

Highly motivated and adaptable culinary professional with extensive kitchen management, cooking, and team leadership experience. Known for efficiency, quality control, and dedication to exceptional food preparation in high-volume environments. Seeking opportunities to bring creativity, discipline, and growth to leading kitchens.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Cook / Grill Technician

The Murieta Inn and Spa
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • - Prepared high-volume breakfast, lunch, and dinner service with consistent quality
  • - Managed grill station with adherence to safety and sanitation standards
  • - Collaborated with sous chef to execute menu items efficiently during peak hours

Kitchen Manager

Starbird Chicken
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • - Led daily operations, scheduling, inventory, and prep assignments
  • - Ensured food safety compliance and staff performance
  • - Trained and managed back-of-house team to uphold brand standards

Chef

Hustler’s Gentleman’s Club
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • - Sole chef overseeing full kitchen operations for club restaurant menu
  • - Created and executed daily specials, optimizing inventory to reduce waste
  • - Maintained kitchen cleanliness and customer satisfaction ratings

Education

High School Diploma -

Edward Shands Adult School
Oakland, CA
07.2008

Skills

  • Kitchen Management
  • Food Prep & Handling
  • Line Cooking & Grill Operations
  • Menu Execution & Presentation
  • Team Leadership & Training
  • Time Management & Efficiency
  • Sanitation & Safety Compliance
  • Adaptable & Solution Oriented
  • Food safety

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified, WA (current)
  • Food Handlers Card, WA (current)

Timeline

Line Cook / Grill Technician

The Murieta Inn and Spa
01.2023 - 01.2024

Kitchen Manager

Starbird Chicken
01.2019 - 01.2020

Chef

Hustler’s Gentleman’s Club
01.2017 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Edward Shands Adult School

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