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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Events
Accomplishments
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JOSEPH BONACORDA

Dania Beach

Summary

I absolutely love working with oysters. I have many years of raw bar experience. This includes crudo plates, tiradito plates, ceviche, tartare, whole fish sashimi, seafood towers, etc. I am a strong chef, with great knowledge of my field. Oysters are my passion though. To me, an oyster must be shucked properly to enjoy. Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook /Grand Opening Certified Trainer

Fords Garage
Plantation
09.2023 - Current

Prep all menu items. Train new employees. Open kitchen and turn on all ovens, fryers, grills, stovetops. Set up hot and cold line stations. Stock all stations. Execute all items listed on prep list daily. Unload and accept deliveries. Rotate stock.

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

Point Royal @ Hilton Doplomat Hotel
Hallandale
02.2018 - Current
  • Only Raw Bar Chef. Responsible for the whole program. Daily.

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

Izzys Fish & Oyster
Miami Beach
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Raw Bar Miami location last year open, Fort Myers opening, training.

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

Nisi
Ft. Lauderdale
09.2016 - 07.2017
  • There are no other raw bar chefs here. I am responsible for the whole program.

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

The Dutch @ W Hotel South Beach
Miami Beach
10.2010 - 09.2016
  • Oversee the oyster program.
  • Knife work, fish, vegetables, fruit, herbs, etc.
  • Prepare all sauces and stocks as needed fresh daily.
  • Ensure all mes en place is there, fresh, and ready for service.
  • Ensure all fish is wrapped and iced properly on line and inside walk in cooler.
  • Jr. management team.
  • Give 'killer' services daily.

Raw Bar

Rustic Inn
Ft. Lauderdale
06.2005 - 09.2010
  • After moving around the kitchen in various stations I finally found my 'groove'.
  • Raw Bar duties included daily inventory, stock station for daily service, 'mise en place', monthly inventory, daily cleaning of raw bar, weekly cleaning of wooden floors and heavy equipment, stove top, oven, ice machine, etc.

Education

GED -

South Broward H.S.
Hollywood, FL, United States
01-1997

Skills

  • Master shucker
  • Fast-paced
  • Extremely clean
  • Strong service chef
  • Organized station
  • Food preparation
  • Inventory management
  • Knife skills
  • Mise en place
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen safety
  • Employee training
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Menu planning
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Slicing techniques
  • Equipment sanitation
  • Cooking equipment setup
  • Stock rotation
  • Recipe adherence
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Batch cooking
  • Food storage
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Plating and presentation
  • Ambitious
  • Preparation speed
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Workstation maintenance
  • Order delivery practices
  • Garnish preparation
  • Food safety oversight
  • Willingness to learn
  • Portion control
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Baking knowledge
  • Sauteing techniques
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Recipe development
  • Knife safety
  • Safe food handling
  • Adherence to recipes
  • Taste testing
  • Following instructions
  • Kitchen operations
  • Proper portioning
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Broiling techniques
  • Protein prep
  • Recipes and menu planning

Websites

Events

  • Banquets
  • Parties
  • Festivals
  • Daily services

Accomplishments

Deco Drive, Food Network, F*ck Thats Delicious, also Zagat voted Number One of Miami restaraunts Top 10 Secret Weapons.

Timeline

Prep Cook /Grand Opening Certified Trainer

Fords Garage
09.2023 - Current

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

Point Royal @ Hilton Doplomat Hotel
02.2018 - Current

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

Izzys Fish & Oyster
07.2017 - 02.2018

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

Nisi
09.2016 - 07.2017

Raw Bar Chef De Partie

The Dutch @ W Hotel South Beach
10.2010 - 09.2016

Raw Bar

Rustic Inn
06.2005 - 09.2010

GED -

South Broward H.S.
JOSEPH BONACORDA