Joseph Snider
Senceri
Louisville,KY
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
8 Years 8 Months- Prepared diverse menu items following established recipes and food safety guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring proper maintenance and sanitation practices.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes for timely service.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies, and minimizing waste through effective ordering.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to maintain quality standards for all dishes served.
- Trained new staff on kitchen protocols, enhancing team performance and productivity levels.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Implemented portion control measures to optimize ingredient usage while maintaining dish integrity.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
Cook
4 Years 8 Months- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items following recipes and safety guidelines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and organized workstations for efficient operations.
- Assisted in training new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team to create seasonal menu offerings, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced food waste and increased efficiency.
- Led kitchen staff during peak hours, optimizing workflow and maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
Education
No Degree - Culinary
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Hospitality and service industry background
Sanitation
Surface cleaning
Food presentation
Grilling
Contamination prevention
Performance improvement
Food plating and presentation
Portion control
Sauce making
Ingredients measuring
Allergen awareness
Food spoilage prevention
Problem-solving
Time management
Health code adherence
Timeline
Cook
Senceri
12.2017 - CurrentRead More
Cook
J-Town Rehabilitation
04.2013 - 12.2017Read More
Sullivan University
No Degree from Culinary
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