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Joseph Sanders

Templeton,MA

Summary

Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook Supervisor

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2002 - 09.2022
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation for 1200 meals 3 times a day.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.

Railroad Conductor

Springfield Terminal Railway
01.2001 - 06.2002
  • Recorded logs of train car destinations and contents.
  • Performed air brake and electrical connection coupling.
  • Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
  • Prepared forms, required reports, switch lists and train orders daily.

Chef Manager

Mount Holyoke College
10.1988 - 01.2001
  • Placed food orders with suppliers on weekly basis, taking into account kitchen budget and expected demands.
  • Kept kitchen staff in compliance with safety and food regulations to reduce opportunities for illness or accidents.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Pitched in to work line during busy periods or in place of sick employees.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Instituted positive kitchen atmosphere for staffers through effective communication, consistent training and skill development.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Putnam Vocational High School
Springfield, MA
06.1987

Skills

  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Optimal Inventory Levels
  • Kitchen Scheduling
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Food Preparation and Safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Sanitation and Safety Control

Certification

  • ServSafe food protection Manager Certification #19670134 - 7/24/2020 - 7/24/2025

Timeline

Cook Supervisor

Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2002 - 09.2022

Railroad Conductor

Springfield Terminal Railway
01.2001 - 06.2002

Chef Manager

Mount Holyoke College
10.1988 - 01.2001

High School Diploma -

Putnam Vocational High School

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