Joseph Page
Gardner,IL
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 40 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven Culinary skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Morris Chop Shop
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Chef
Bash Burger And Sushi House
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Chef
La Tavola Deli And Bakery
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Catering Manager
Compass Group Management
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Chef
Pesciolino Osteria
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Chef
Joliet Country Club
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
Gaucho Chef
Fogo De Chão
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Worked closely with front-of-house staff to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Banquet Chef
Hilton Resort &Conference Center
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
Excutive Chef
Station 314
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
Banquet Chef
Jennifer Gardens
04.2003 - 09.2008
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Managed production by adhering to preparation, plating and presentation standards and following safety regulations to deliver top quality food.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
- Wrote, maintained and updated banquet menu specifications, recipes and production forecasts.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.1981
Skills
- Procedure Preparation
- Counter Sanitization
- Process Improvement
- Supply Estimates
- Machinery Upkeep
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Sushi Preparation
- Utensils and Equipment
- Scheduling
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Order Delivery Practices
- Knife Use
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Food Inventories
- Production Preparation
- Verify Food Quality
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Hospitality Management
- Organization and Prioritization
- High-Volume Environments
- Operations Management
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Banquets and Catering
- Hospitality Service Expertise
- Developing Menus
- Steady Food Flows
- Contamination Prevention
Timeline
Chef
Morris Chop Shop
11.2022 - 08.2023
Chef
Bash Burger And Sushi House
09.2022 - 11.2022
Chef
La Tavola Deli And Bakery
12.2021 - 11.2022
Catering Manager
Compass Group Management
03.2019 - 08.2019
Chef
Pesciolino Osteria
07.2017 - 03.2019
Chef
Joliet Country Club
11.2016 - 07.2017
Gaucho Chef
Fogo De Chão
10.2015 - 10.2016
Banquet Chef
Hilton Resort &Conference Center
01.2014 - 10.2015
Excutive Chef
Station 314
05.2012 - 01.2014
Banquet Chef
Jennifer Gardens
04.2003 - 09.2008
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Joliet Junior College
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