JOSEPH COOPER
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Aspire to contribute educational insights and practical experience to drive employer objectives
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Caregiver
Family Members
11.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with caregiver in daily responsibilities for vent-dependent quadriplegic
- Supported mobility through physical assistance and adaptive equipment use.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
Lead Line Cook
Old town Bar and Grill
Newberg, Oregon
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service delivery.
- Developed innovative menu items utilizing seasonal ingredients to enhance offerings.
- Maintained rigorous food safety and sanitation standards throughout kitchen operations.
- Oversaw daily kitchen activities, ensuring timely meal delivery to patrons.
- Managed food inventory and control processes while properly receiving and storing deliveries.
- Modified recipes to accommodate customer requests for substitutions and allergen concerns.
- Planned, prepared, and cooked meals in accordance with restaurant specifications.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly while upholding a professional demeanor.
Cashier
Fred Myer
Newberg, Oregon
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Operated cash register with precision, processing various payment methods efficiently.
- Greeted customers and addressed inquiries regarding store products and services.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, promoting loyalty programs to boost sales.
- Acquired knowledge of other departments to ensure seamless store operations.
- Trained new hires on cash register functions, stock management, and customer interaction.
- Executed daily recovery tasks to maintain cleanliness and enhance productivity.
Line Cook
Newbergundian Bistro
10.2019 - 12.2023
- Executed daily tasks to support operations in a high-demand restaurant environment.
- Engaged with customers in open kitchen, addressing inquiries and providing recommendations.
- Washed dishes and maintained cleanliness to ensure efficient workflow.
- Ordered and organized inventory to optimize kitchen resources.
- Prepared diverse food items, including skinning halibut and mixing cookie dough.
- Cooked meals across various stations, including sauté, grill, pantry, and pastry.
- Stocked deli case with ready-to-go food options for customer convenience.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and food preparation techniques.
Cashier
City Center Food Mart
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Ensured store opened at 4 AM with hot deli stocked with diverse food options and prepared additional items as needed throughout day
- Maintained accurate cash register operations during busy shifts.
- Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
Pastry Chef
Jory/Allison Inn
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Working at the kitchen within the Allison Inn and Spa attention to detail was critical, I was not only in charge of making a wide variety of desserts for nightly service but to come up with dishes that can be served for private events, tasting menus, catering and room service.
Farm Hand
Cleghorn Ranch
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Retrieved 60-pound bales of hay from the fields, placed and loaded hay bales onto trailers for customer deliveries, assisted with deliveries to customer and unloaded hay bales into the customers barns.
Dishwasher
Finnigan's Bar & Grill
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Duties and responsibilities included washing dishes, keeping the restaurant and bar clean including the restrooms, taking out the garbage and recycling while also keeping the parking lot and smoking area clean. Extra duties that I performed were cooking/food prep, bussing tables/bar, organizing, decorating and replacing empty kegs.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL
Newberg06.2018
Skills
- Detail orientation
- Engineering expertise
- Adaptability in environments
- Conflict resolution
- Quick learning ability
- Independent and team collaboration
- Workload prioritization
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Old town Bar and Grill
03.2025 - 06.2025
Cashier
Fred Myer
03.2024 - 02.2025
Cashier
City Center Food Mart
03.2021 - 05.2021
Pastry Chef
Jory/Allison Inn
02.2021 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Newbergundian Bistro
10.2019 - 12.2023
Farm Hand
Cleghorn Ranch
06.2019 - 07.2019
Dishwasher
Finnigan's Bar & Grill
06.2018 - 10.2018
Assistant Caregiver
Family Members
11.2016 - Current
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL