Joseph Montoya
San Marcos
Summary
Hands-on chef with experience cooking high-volume meals in a fast-paced kitchen. Run different stations like grill, fry, and prep, and jump in wherever the kitchen needs help. I’m easy to work with, reliable, and known for keeping a good attitude even on busy shifts. I take pride in my food, enjoy working with a solid team, and always try to keep things running smooth and positive in the kitchen.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef
PAM Health
Kyle
04.2023 - Current
- Help oversee daily kitchen operations, preparing café and patient meals in a high-volume setting.
- Manage bulk food preparation while maintaining quality, consistency, and food safety standards.
- Work with kitchen staff to keep service running smoothly and ensure meals are delivered on time.
- Prepare meals according to dietary guidelines and special nutrition requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and support efficient day-to-day operations.
Line Cook
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
San Marcos
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Run back-of-house operations, working grill, fry, and build stations while helping with prep, baking, and front-of-house duties as needed.
- Jump in wherever needed to support the team and keep kitchen operations running smoothly during busy shifts.
Line cook
Fazoli's
San Marcos
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Make sure all food is prepared and served to quality standards.
- Keep the kitchen, cooking areas, and back of house clean, organized, and stocked.
- Operate the cash register and assist customers with orders and payments
Walmart Stocker
Walmart
San Marcos
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Unloaded and organized incoming shipments and products.
- Checked incoming and outgoing orders to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Assisted with stockroom organization, inventory, and restocking tasks.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom and efficient inventory flow.
- Verified products were received, stored, and prepared for shipment correctly.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- High-Volume Food Production
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Food Quality Control
- Kitchen Operations
- Grill & Fry Station Management
- Meal Preparation
- Inventory & Stock Management
- Cash Handling & POS Systems
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
Certification
- Sales associate 7/11, 10/19, 03/20, Cashier., Stock cooler., Clean store.
- TABC, 10/19, 10/21
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Chef
PAM Health
04.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
03.2022 - 10.2022
Line cook
Fazoli's
10.2020 - 12.2021
Walmart Stocker
Walmart
04.2018 - 04.2019