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Joseph M. Merolli

VA

Summary

Creative culinary professional with diverse culinary experience. Solid foundation and expertise in cooking skills, organization, communication, time management, menu development, ingredient sourcing, working under pressure and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Old Farm Truck
01.2016 - 12.2024
  • Managed and created food production, including soups, salads, sauces, lunches, dinners, desserts, fresh pastas and more for local brick and mortar business.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Developed signature dishes that became bestseller, combining innovative flavors with classic techniques.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.

Chef

White Stone Event Center, Seven Martini Bar
01.2009 - 12.2014
  • Maintained Kitchen operations for an onsite catering facility and small dining restaurant.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Adapted menus seasonally, incorporating fresh produce to create visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
  • Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.


Education

No Degree - Grande Diploma in Basic French Cooking

The French Culinary Institute
New York, NY
08-1992

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Technology

Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY
06-1991

High School Diploma -

Martin Van Buren High School
Queens Village, NY
06-1976

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Culinary expertise
  • Creative menu planning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Knife skills
  • Food quality and Presentation

Timeline

Chef

Old Farm Truck
01.2016 - 12.2024

Chef

White Stone Event Center, Seven Martini Bar
01.2009 - 12.2014

No Degree - Grande Diploma in Basic French Cooking

The French Culinary Institute

Associate of Applied Science - Mechanical Technology

Queensborough Community College

High School Diploma -

Martin Van Buren High School

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