Joseph Dozier
Bon Aqua,TN
Summary
Always love a good challenge! Dependable and hardworking.
Love cooking and have been doing so in a professional
setting for about 6 years. Willing to lend a hand wherever is needed
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Compass Group USA
Nashville, TN
01.2020 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Line Cook
Waffle House
Dickson, TN
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Short order cook!
- Cooking food to order
- Prepared food for service
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in timely manner.
Welder
People Ready Staffing
Dickson, TN
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Press Operator
Shiloh Industries DMD
Dickson, TN
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring safe working environment for all team members.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Maintained accurate records of completed jobs, including relevant data such as run times, material usage, and any issues encountered during production runs.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery
Fitter
Trinity Marine Products
Ashland City, TN
06.2008 - 01.2011
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Optimized workflow by organizing tools and materials, providing quick access for team members when needed.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
Education
Certificate - Welding Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
Dickson, TN09.2001
High School Diploma -
Family Christian Academy
Old Hickory, TN06.2000
Skills
- Ingredient Inspection
- Server Communication
- Food Safety
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Customer Service
- Food Allergen Safety
- Food Safety Standards
- Allergen awareness
- Teamwork abilities
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety knowledge
- Safe Food Handling
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- ServeSafe Manager
- Deep Fryer Operation
Certification
- ServSafe
Timeline
Line Cook
Compass Group USA
01.2020 - Current
Line Cook
Waffle House
10.2016 - 12.2019
Welder
People Ready Staffing
07.2016 - 10.2016
Press Operator
Shiloh Industries DMD
01.2012 - 01.2014
Fitter
Trinity Marine Products
06.2008 - 01.2011
Certificate - Welding Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson
High School Diploma -
Family Christian Academy