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Joseph Stender

Kamuela,HI

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at HMSHost, known for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction through high-quality meal preparation and efficient kitchen operations. Highly motivated and reliable, adept at multitasking and optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance with safety standards while fostering teamwork and communication among staff.

Experienced with preparing and cooking variety of dishes in fast-paced kitchen environment. Utilizes effective time management and multitasking skills to ensure efficient meal preparation. Knowledge of maintaining food safety standards and creating collaborative team atmosphere.

Overview

2019
2019
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

HMSHost
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.

Owner Operator

Stender Enterprise
05.1998 - 01.2019
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing issues promptly to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal efficiency, streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Facility Team Manager

Kanu O Ka Aims Learning O Hana
01.2001 - 08.2012
  • Restocked office, kitchen and other common areas to maintain adequate supplies.
  • Reported building issues to building management to reduce safety concerns.
  • Set up and broke down meeting rooms for events.
  • Maintained incoming and outgoing shipment and mail logs to facilitate mailroom operations.
  • Optimized workflow processes within the facility, eliminating bottlenecks and increasing overall productivity levels among staff members.
  • Managed budgetary responsibilities for the facility, ensuring all financial targets were met or exceeded each fiscal year.
  • Oversaw preventative maintenance programs on all equipment within the facility to minimize unexpected downtime events while maximizing operational efficiency levels.

Prep Cook

Cafe Pesto Kawaihae
05.1998 - 01.2001
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Streamlined kitchen workflow through efficient pre-preparation of produce.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Cook 2 Butcher Shop

Hilton Waikoloa Village
01.1994 - 12.1999
  • Kept work areas clean and organized constantly to enhance safety in food preparation.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured timely meal delivery by maintaining efficiency in high-pressure environments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Meat Cutter

Hamakua Suger Slaughter House
01.1991 - 02.1994
  • Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
  • Followed all food safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for both employees and customers.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
  • Adhere to safety and cleanliness standards and maintained equipment.
  • Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
  • Continuously sharpened knives and maintained equipment for optimal cutting performance.
  • Enhanced meat product quality by implementing proper cutting techniques and adhering to sanitation standards.
  • Trained new employees on proper techniques, company policies, equipment usage, ensuring consistent product quality across the team.
  • Wrapped meat produce to maintain quality, freshness and condition.

Deli Cook

Times Supermarket
01.1985 - 04.1989
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace to ensure efficient production and adherence to food safety standards.
  • Reduced wait times for customers by quickly preparing made-to-order dishes without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Streamlined prep processes by creating an effective workflow that reduced preparation time without compromising product quality.
  • Trained new staff members on proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols to maintain consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Reduced food waste by accurately forecasting ingredients needed for daily menu items and adjusting orders accordingly.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through teamwork, open communication, and constructive feedback among staff members.
  • Expedited order fulfillment during peak hours by prioritizing tasks efficiently and working closely with other team members for support.

Education

Certified Of Meat Cutting - Butchering Whole Animals

National School of Meat Cutting
Lompoc, CA
12.1991

Associate Of Science - Food Science

Kapiolani Camunity Collage
Honolulu, HI
06.1984

Hihg School Deploma - General Studies

Roosevelt High School
Honolulu, HI
06.1981

Skills

  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Time management
  • Highly motivated

Timeline

Facility Team Manager

Kanu O Ka Aims Learning O Hana
01.2001 - 08.2012

Owner Operator

Stender Enterprise
05.1998 - 01.2019

Prep Cook

Cafe Pesto Kawaihae
05.1998 - 01.2001

Cook 2 Butcher Shop

Hilton Waikoloa Village
01.1994 - 12.1999

Meat Cutter

Hamakua Suger Slaughter House
01.1991 - 02.1994

Deli Cook

Times Supermarket
01.1985 - 04.1989

Line Cook

HMSHost

Certified Of Meat Cutting - Butchering Whole Animals

National School of Meat Cutting

Associate Of Science - Food Science

Kapiolani Camunity Collage

Hihg School Deploma - General Studies

Roosevelt High School

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