JOSEPH BEASLEY
Summary
Dependable industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Skilled team player with strong background in construction, hospitality environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Squid Lips
12.2022 - Current
- Kept work areas inspection-ready through constant cleaning and organization
- Worked with expeditor to quickly move foods from grills to customers
- Helped kitchen achieve high health code scores consistently with diligent use of proper cleaning, sanitation, and storage standards
- Backed up kitchen team members at different food preparation stations
- Set up for rush periods by stocking supplies and preparing basic items.
FIELD TECHNICIAN/ Lineman
Spectrum
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Troubleshot and independently resolved system issues across field
- Completed basic field maintenance, installed new equipment and replaced worn components
- Adhered to policies and procedures to verify compliance with health and safety standards.
LINE COOK
RED LOBSTER
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared fresh ingredients to meet anticipated service demand
- Replenished food line ingredients and materials when running low
- Produced excellent food quality and presentation within target timeframes.
Engineering Technician /inspector
DEA ENGINEERING and ASSOCIATES
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Verified field operations by completing inspections and materials testing.
Paint Line Worker
Richards Paints
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained painting and coating equipment to reduce downtime
- Applied decorative stencils and decals to finished products
- Setup spray guns by selecting and adding paint and adjusting nozzles to regulate flow.
Engineering Inspector
Universal Engineering Sciences
08.1998 - 06.2021
- Drafted inspection reports and supplemented data with photos and daily log data
- Conducted bridge, dam, and highways inspections to address structural integrity issues and confirm adherence to specifications
- Inspected in-progress and completed construction and evaluated sewers, heating systems, and foundations for compliance with regulations
- Inspected structures to evaluate compliance with building codes and safety guidelines
- Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays
- Completed all assigned tasks prior to shift end
- Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues
- Required minimal oversight to complete job tasks, meeting all deadlines and goals
- Volunteered for and tackled new assignments and tasks to ease staff member burden.
JB, Daisen Restaurant
Merritt
05.1996 - 08.2006
- Front House mgr
- Teppanyaki chef, All Front House Duties- managing staff, cash and taking care of patrons
- Teppanyaki Chef
- Developed new strategies to improve customer loyalty and maintain high satisfaction rates with consistent service
- Tracked employee time and other costs as part of sound recordkeeping and financial management practices
- Prepared schedules and delegated assignments to employees to balance business targets with customer demand levels
- Kept billing accurate by reviewing and approving checks before presentation to guests
- Oversaw food preparation and cooking activities to uphold safe and sanitary practices, check portion control, and assess final presentation
- Frequently inspected and tested food to verify conformance to taste standards
- Recommended new menu items to offer various foods meeting requests and diner preferences.
Sauté Line Cook , waiter
Olive Garden
05.1990 - 08.1996
- Broke down and cleaned equipment daily to eliminate buildup and maintain compliance with health code standards
- Accomplished running and end-of-shift side work, including keeping work areas stocked and ready for upcoming cooks
- Handled food properly and sanitized surfaces regularly to minimize risk of cross-contamination
- Completed cooking and kitchen support tasks consistently to contribute to exceptional dining experiences for guests
- Kept work areas clean and neat with regular attention to spills, restocking, and other needs
- Controlled portioning to keep the restaurant's food costs low
- Consistently cleaned and sanitized food surfaces, equipment and utensils to minimize the risk of infection
- Regulated the temperature of the ovens, boilers and grilled to evenly cook food and avoid waste
- Kept food properly stored and limited the size of incoming orders to prevent spoilage.
Sous Chef, Waiter
Mickey's Place
05.1986 - 06.1990
- Cleaned and organized all kitchen workstations and storage areas before and after cooking
- Stored food at proper temperature as required by food safety regulations
- Cooked food products following established instructions for preparation of particular menu items
- Cooked, arranged, and presented high-quality food while following standardized protocols
- Established and maintained cordial and professional working relationships with other staff, supervisors, and customers.
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Education
High School Diploma - Basic
Merritt Island High School
merritt island, FLn.a. - Music
Brevard Community College
Cocoa, FloridaSkills
- Structural and construction
- Inspections
- Analytical thinking
- Motivation
- Task prioritization
- Verbal communication
- Training
- Problem-solving
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Creative thinking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Quick-learning
- Multitasking and Organization
- Willing to Learn
Additional Information
U.S. Army served 1981 to 1984
e-4
MOS 02b
Honorable discharge
Timeline
Grill Cook
Squid Lips
12.2022 - Current
FIELD TECHNICIAN/ Lineman
Spectrum
01.2022 - 09.2022
LINE COOK
RED LOBSTER
12.2021 - 01.2022
Engineering Technician /inspector
DEA ENGINEERING and ASSOCIATES
09.2021 - 12.2021
Paint Line Worker
Richards Paints
08.2021 - 09.2021
Engineering Inspector
Universal Engineering Sciences
08.1998 - 06.2021
JB, Daisen Restaurant
Merritt
05.1996 - 08.2006
Sauté Line Cook , waiter
Olive Garden
05.1990 - 08.1996
Sous Chef, Waiter
Mickey's Place
05.1986 - 06.1990
High School Diploma - Basic
Merritt Island High School
n.a. - Music
Brevard Community College