Joseph McCraw
Hamburg,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable Executive Chef with robust background in diverse culinary environments. Proven history of creating innovative dishes that align with modern dining trends and enhance customer satisfaction. Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, kitchen management, and cleanliness
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Debt Collection Specialist
Advanced Capital Solutions
05.2017 - Current
- Streamlined the debt recovery process by creating efficient workflows and utilizing advanced collection software tools.
- Assisted in developing new policies for credit control that resulted in improved credit risk management practices within the organization.
- Promoted a positive work environment through teamwork, collaboration, and ongoing training for fellow collection specialists.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive solutions addressing complex account issues that led to successful recoveries.
Brick Oven & Line Chef
OP Social Tap & Grille
12.2015 - 06.2017
- Operate brick oven and prepare 10 varieties of artisan pizzas at innovative and highly visible pizza bar, for in-house dining and deliveries
- Created meatball recipe and all standard operating recipes for my station upon opening
- Prepared approximately 80% of 14,000 pizzas sold in 2016
- Created daily specials and interface with customers seated at pizza bar
- Served as line-chef
- Followed recipes precisely to achieve consistency in dishes served
Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Line Chef
David's Grille
10.2011 - 08.2015
- Promoted to Executive Chef, Feb 2013
- Maintained food cost of 32% or lower
- Created menu and daily specials
- Handled daily operations including troubleshooting
- Increased lunch and catering businesses
- Conducted inventories, received deliveries; managed and scheduled kitchen staff
Line Chef / Catering Assistant
Buffalo's Best Catering & Pizza Co.
02.2008 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: High volume restaurant and catering operation
- Organized and executed all food preparations for busy catering business, ensuring accuracy of orders and timely deliveries for up to 250 customers
- Handled high volume and late night kitchen service as line chef
- Switched roles and responsibilities upon request to meet business needs, with ease
- Co-Opened and operated Buffalo's Best Grille for the grand opening
Executive Chef, Main Dining Area
Kissing Bridge
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Oversaw all kitchen staff and daily operations
- Executed full menu to standards and guidelines
- Prepared daily specials
- Ordered and tracked inventory
Line, Sauté, Broiler Chef; Banquets
Orchard Park Country Club
04.2007 - 02.2008
- Met all standards for food preparation, timeliness, and any special requests from members
Line Chef, Delivery Assistant
Fish Cove
09.2002 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: Outrageously popular wholesale and retail, cafeteria-style seafood market (take-out only) known for 'Fish Dinners', a.k.a Fish Fry
- Cleaned and prepared haddock, scallops, shrimp, clams, and salmon
- Trained line cooks on proper handling and portion control
- Received and organized deliveries
- Operated delivery truck for commercial sales
Skills
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Cost control
- Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
- Consistency
- Vendor relationship management
- Food plating and presentation
- Recipe creation
Timeline
Debt Collection Specialist
Advanced Capital Solutions
05.2017 - Current
Brick Oven & Line Chef
OP Social Tap & Grille
12.2015 - 06.2017
Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Line Chef
David's Grille
10.2011 - 08.2015
Line Chef / Catering Assistant
Buffalo's Best Catering & Pizza Co.
02.2008 - 10.2011
Executive Chef, Main Dining Area
Kissing Bridge
01.2008 - 01.2009
Line, Sauté, Broiler Chef; Banquets
Orchard Park Country Club
04.2007 - 02.2008
Line Chef, Delivery Assistant
Fish Cove
09.2002 - 03.2007
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