Joseph Whitford
Dayton,OH
Summary
Adept at time management and highly motivated, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and repeat business at Chophouse by preparing orders with high accuracy during peak periods. My tenure as Kitchen Manager at Dayton Funny Bone showcased my ability to mentor staff and streamline operations, achieving rapid ticket times and fostering a positive workplace culture.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook/Cook Shift Leader
The Chop House Dayton
02.2018 - 01.2025
- 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.
Kitchen Manager
Dayton Funny Bone
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Achieved rapid ticket times for 300+ guests during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by actively engaging with staff members, promoting open communication channels, and demonstrating support for ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Increased overall profitability with effective budget management, including cost control strategies for purchasing and labor expenses.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service delivery during peak hours.
- Managed scheduling and payroll for kitchen staff, ensuring optimal staffing levels during busy periods.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
Line Cook/Cook Shift Leader
The Chop House Dayton
11.2005 - 11.2013
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests.
- Managed kitchen equipment maintenance, preventing unexpected downtime and preserving workflow.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstation.
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse Restaurant
07.1999 - 10.2005
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
- Boosted employee morale through positive attitude, willingness to assist others when needed.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Northmont High School
Clayton, Ohio05.1998
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen operations
- Line management
- Inventory management
Timeline
Line Cook/Cook Shift Leader
The Chop House Dayton
02.2018 - 01.2025
Kitchen Manager
Dayton Funny Bone
12.2013 - 02.2018
Line Cook/Cook Shift Leader
The Chop House Dayton
11.2005 - 11.2013
Line Cook
Outback Steakhouse Restaurant
07.1999 - 10.2005
Northmont High School
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