Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Drawing/ Painting/ Martial arts studies
Languages
Timeline
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Joseph Lavender

Fresno,CA
Joseph Lavender

Summary

Innovative Dietary Cook with extensive ethnic culinary knowledge and follows strict dietary guidelines. Creative menu creations for specialty diets. Sound knowledge of therapeutic food preparation and execution for modified diets. Creative Dietary Cook with 20 years background in dietary food preparation field. Skilled in inventory management and portion and cost control. In-depth knowledge of diseases and nutritional deficiencies. Outstanding communication and organizational abilities with experience serving 60-300 customers on any given day.

ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT AND NON-DIETARY EXPERIENCE UPON REQUEST

Overview

13
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Manning Gardens Care Center

Dietary Cook/Prep Cook/Line Cook
03.2022 - Current

Job overview

    • Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
    • Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
    • Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
    • Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
    • Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
    • Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
    • Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
    • Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
    • Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
    • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
    • Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients and nutritional values.
    • Followed proper procedures for use of government-provided commodities.

Lavender Bodies Mobile Personal Services

Personal Trainer
06.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
  • Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
  • Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
  • Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
  • Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
  • Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
  • Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
  • Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
  • Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
  • Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
  • Over 13 years experience

Education

Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

No Degree from Business Administration And Management
06.2026

University Overview

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

No Degree from Business Administration And Management
06.2026

University Overview

Skills

  • Staff Instruction
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Hospitality Management
  • Sanitize Surfaces
  • Quality Control
  • Cooking station setup
  • Dietary restriction planning

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 96 staff members.

Certification

NASM personal training Certificate

CA Food Handlers Certificate

Multiple Black Belts in Various martial arts studies

Drawing/ Painting/ Martial arts studies

Drawing/ Painting/ Martial arts studies

I have been an artist since childhood. Participated in illustrating many projects for clients including Yearbooks and commencement cover art.

Skilled painter with a specialization in Dynamic anatomy and comic book art.

studies in Kung fu, Muay thai, Kick boxing helped me achieve several black belts and incorporate these skills in my personal training.

achieved Chef level skills in previous Management positions as a younger manager.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Dietary Cook/Prep Cook/Line Cook
Manning Gardens Care Center
03.2022 - Current
Personal Trainer
Lavender Bodies Mobile Personal Services
06.2010 - Current
Chaffey College
No Degree from Business Administration And Management
Mt. San Antonio College
No Degree from Business Administration And Management

NASM personal training Certificate

CA Food Handlers Certificate

Multiple Black Belts in Various martial arts studies

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