Joseph Maccean
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
I am dedicated and hardworking hospitality and food-service professional with extensive experience across hotel kitchens and high-volume operations. Skilled in kitchen prep, food production, team coordination, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. Dependable, efficient, and committed to high-quality work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Team Member/Crew Kitchen Staff Member
Whole Food Market
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared and assembled a variety of fresh food items to meet customer demand.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages to supervisors.
- Stocked food items upon manger request and adhered to food safety standards at all times.
- Greeted customers with friendly demeanor to enhance positive guest experience.
Dishwasher Supervisor
Ritz-Carlton
11.2020 - Current
- Supervised daily dishwashing operations, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with health standards.
- Trained new staff on efficient dishwashing techniques and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for operations.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency in the dishwashing area.
- Collaborated with chefs and other kitchen staff for smooth daily operations and timely meal preparation.
Precook, Cook #2, Cook #3
The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
10.2017 - 11.2020
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for timely meal service.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organization to comply with health regulations.
- Assisted chefs in executing menu items, ensuring consistency in presentation and flavor.
- Monitored stock levels and communicated needs to minimize shortages during service hours.
- Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Prepared diverse menu items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
Lobby Attendant, Dishwasher
1 Hotel South Beach
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in lobby areas, ensuring welcoming atmosphere for guests.
- Assisted guests with inquiries, providing prompt and courteous service to enhance visitor experience.
- Monitored lobby activities, addressing issues swiftly to maintain safety and security protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely availability of clean dishes and utensils.
- Operated industrial dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Education
GED -
Frère Adrien Du Sacré-Cœur
Haiti06-1999
Skills
- Customer service
- Organizational growth
- Food handling safety
- Food preparation
- Bilingual
- Work area maintenance
- Inventory control
- Food safety standards
- Knife handling skills
Timeline
Prepared Foods Team Member/Crew Kitchen Staff Member
Whole Food Market
06.2025 - Current
Dishwasher Supervisor
Ritz-Carlton
11.2020 - Current
Precook, Cook #2, Cook #3
The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club
10.2017 - 11.2020
Lobby Attendant, Dishwasher
1 Hotel South Beach
12.2016 - 01.2019
GED -
Frère Adrien Du Sacré-Cœur