Joseph Acosta
Queens
Summary
Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes made with local ingredients. Creatively builds exciting meals to satisfy discerning customers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook Shift Leader
Lessing's Hospitality Group
Great River
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised kitchen staff during meal preparation and service shifts.
- Ensured food safety standards were consistently followed by all team members.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
- Supported chefs with cooking techniques and food plating for presentation.
- Managed inventory by restocking supplies and tracking expiration dates.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines to uphold kitchen standards.
- Engaged in training new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Organized storage areas for efficient access to ingredients and tools.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Processed payroll for employees using advanced payroll software systems.
- Reviewed timecards and attendance records for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained accurate records of employee time cards and attendance records.
- Prepared purchase orders and expense reports.
Cook's Assistant
Compass Group Management
St. John’s university
05.2013 - 05.2023
- Assisted in food preparation and ingredient organization for daily meal service.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work surfaces during shifts.
- Supported chefs with cooking techniques and food plating for presentation.
Education
John Bowne High School
Kew Gardens, NYSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen supervision
- Inventory management
- Payroll administration
- Employee training
- Menu planning
- Scheduling staff
- Recipe creation
- Food handling safety
- Staff scheduling
- Food preparation
- Special diets
- Multitasking and organization
- Sanitation procedures
- Waste reduction
Certification
- Food Service Managers Training Course
- Qualifying Certificate inFood Protection NY
Timeline
Cook Shift Leader
Lessing's Hospitality Group
06.2023 - Current
Cook's Assistant
Compass Group Management
05.2013 - 05.2023
John Bowne High School