Joseph Karam
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Focused professional with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Renaissance Hotel
Orlando, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
Cook
World Disney World
Orlando, FL
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Cook
Intercontinental Hotels Group
Venezuela, Valencia
11.2013 - 06.2016
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
La New Cuisine
Venezuela 02-2011
Skills
- Food presentation
- Food handling
- Grilling
- Order prioritization
- Surface cleaning
- Contamination prevention
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food spoilage prevention
- Beautiful presentation of food
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Order delivery practices
- Culinary Art
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Cook
Renaissance Hotel
06.2023 - Current
Cook
World Disney World
09.2018 - 05.2021
Cook
Intercontinental Hotels Group
11.2013 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Culinary
La New Cuisine