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Joseph Cosner

Cedar Rapids,IA

Summary

Highly motivated, talented hands-on worker with many trade experiences within my work history to offer. Committed to performance, and strategically finishing every task at hand.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Team Member/Team Leader

Carlos O'Kelly's
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2019 - Current
  • Monitored food preparation, production and plating for quality control.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.

RV Service Technician

Ketelsen RV
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Communicated with customers and company superiors to resolve recreational vehicle system and equipment problems.
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
  • Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including drills, precision measuring instruments and testing devices.
  • Responsible for wider variety of duties including: pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installations and exterior repair.
  • Maintained strong knowledge and understanding of applicable government regulations and company operating procedures.
  • Notified supervisor of factors that could delay work completion.
  • Familiarized new employees with maintenance department practices and workflow.

Restaurant Crew Member

Pancheros Mexican Grill
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2014 - 03.2016
  • Trained new hires in customer service, food preparation and restaurant procedures.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Prepared and cooked food orders for customers by noting customizations and portion sizes.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.

Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
Cedar Rapids, IA
02.2011 - 01.2014
  • Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
  • Assisted other lube technicians and mechanics in vehicle diagnostic and repair work to enable timely completion of service tickets.
  • Kept shop areas neat, clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
  • Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect and cool engine.
  • Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
  • Cleaned automotive service bays and removed debris to promote organized work environment.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions about oil changes and other services.
  • Checked fluids, tires, brakes and other systems as part of inspection.

Skills

  • Operating Practices
  • Basic Tools
  • Service Quality
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Hands on Learner
  • Mechanically Inclined
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Efficient Worker
  • Basic Electric Knowledge
  • Strong Communications Skills
  • Effective at Multi-tasking
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Dometic Advanced Training Academy - 12/2017. Sequence of operations, diagnostics, and hands on troubleshooting for Dometic Furnaces and Refrigerators.
  • Lippent Components - 12/2017. Training in Ground Control 3.0, Ground Control Travel Trailer, Schwintek In-Wall, myRV and myLCI App.
  • Norcold, Inc - 12/2017, Technical training for the service & maintenance of Norcold products.
  • Airxcel, RV Products Division - 12/2016. Basic Refrigeration and Electrical Troubleshooting for Coleman / Recreational Vehicle Products Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps,
  • Ketelsen's 12 Point LP Gas System Inspection Training - continuous. Inspect LP tanks (visual), Regulator checked/adjusted, Hoses/lines/fittings, Check connections for leaks, Tank mounting tight, Pressure leak down test, Check all pilots, All LP appliances function proper, Furnace/blower/thermostat, Range/oven, Refrigerator (LP setting), Water Heater LP.


Timeline

Restaurant Team Member/Team Leader

Carlos O'Kelly's
03.2019 - Current

RV Service Technician

Ketelsen RV
03.2016 - 02.2019

Restaurant Crew Member

Pancheros Mexican Grill
01.2014 - 03.2016

Lube Technician

Jiffy Lube
02.2011 - 01.2014
Joseph Cosner