Josephine Botchway
San Mateo,CA
Summary
Motivated Culinarian dedicated to being a proactive and adaptable team leader, passionate about sustainable cuisine. Talented at creating exciting and innovative menus based on in-season ingredients. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience with food...a universal language.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
AMEX Centurion Lounge
San Francisco , CA
2023.04 - Current
- I have worked with the Centurion Lounges since 2021, recently relocated to the West Coast in 2023 to join the team in SFO.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
- Won multiple "chef battle" competitions within the account.
- Promoted as the BOH "Safety Team Leader" for this account
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Led daily Pre-Shift Meetings with all of FOH and BOH staff.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Adjusted recipes as needed to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Enforced portion control guidelines to minimize costs associated with overproduction.
Chef / Owner
Joseys Cakes and Catering
San Francisco , CA
2017.10 - Current
- Part time Cakes and Catering business that I started right after graduating from Culinary school in Dallas Texas. I create custom cakes and treats for all types of events such as weddings, birthday parties, corporate events. I also run a meal prep and catering services for clients with strict dietary restrictions. After relocating, I continue to deliver these same services here in California.
Production Chef Manager
AMEX Centurion Lounge
Dallas , TX
2021.02 - 2023.03
- Support Chef; traveled and assisted other accounts within the company
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with other chefs in developing creative dishes for special occasions.
- Stored prepared foods properly in accordance with health codes.
- Utilized culinary techniques such as sautéing, grilling, roasting, baking, poaching, blanching.
- Adjusted seasonings as required during the course of preparing meals.
- Provided guidance and supervision to junior kitchen staff members.
Jr Cook
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Dallas , TX
2019.02 - 2020.03
- Assisted with leading a team of 15-25 cooks to cater lunch for a corporate company. Fed 400 employees daily. Job responsibilities included menu/recipe creating, problem solving, bulk cooking, team lead.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to standardized recipes.
- Ensured all food was served at correct temperature with proper garnishments as specified by the recipes.
Accountant Assistant
Christ International Church
Dallas , TX
2014.03 - 2020.02
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, reports and records.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Provided support to the Accounting Manager as needed.
- Monitored spending against budget allocations.
- Performed clerical duties such as data entry into computer systems, scanning documents, filing paperwork.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders.
Lead Cook
Grand Lux Cafe
Dallas , TX
2016.03 - 2019.04
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
- Worked at a very fast pace on Fry, Bakery, and Salad Station
- I was made a Designated Trainer and was assigned to do a NRO (New Restaurant Opening) in Atlanta Georgia in 2017.
- I was voted the most dependable employee and made Employee of the Month twice.
Education
Associate of Applied Science In Baking and Pastry - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX2015-03
Associate Degree - Applied Science
Tarrant County College
Arlington, TX2013-04
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Dish preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Cost Control
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Supervising Food Prep
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Team Leadership
- Detail Oriented
- Food presentation
- Culinary Trends
- Menu development
- Menu Planning
- Special dietary requirements
- Kitchen Organization
- Garnishing and Plating
- Operations Support
- High-quality ingredients
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Safety Team Leader
- Graced the cover of "Flik Connect" magazine several times with my meal creations
- Won 4 "Chef Battle" cooking competition
- SFO lounge was recognized as the "standard" across all the centurion lounges for Family Meal because of the value and creation I added
- My Charcuterie board and wine paring was made the "standard" across all the Centurion lounges for other accounts to follow.
Certification
- Food Handlers
- Serve Safe Ceritfied
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Plant Mom nurturing over 15 indoor plants and counting
- Managing and operating a Cakes and Catering business
- Social Media Content Creator ( Food, Plants, Travel, LifeStyle)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
AMEX Centurion Lounge
2023.04 - Current
Production Chef Manager
AMEX Centurion Lounge
2021.02 - 2023.03
Jr Cook
Wolfgang Puck Catering
2019.02 - 2020.03
Chef / Owner
Joseys Cakes and Catering
2017.10 - Current
Lead Cook
Grand Lux Cafe
2016.03 - 2019.04
Accountant Assistant
Christ International Church
2014.03 - 2020.02
Associate of Applied Science In Baking and Pastry - Baking And Pastry Arts
The Art Institute of Dallas
Associate Degree - Applied Science
Tarrant County College
- Food Handlers
- Serve Safe Ceritfied
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