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Joseph P Cordaro

Stuart,FL

Summary

With a proven track record from Shula's to Michelina's Restaurant/Catering, I excel in culinary expertise and team management, ensuring high-quality standards and innovative menu development. My leadership in supervising kitchen staff and implementing cost control measures has consistently enhanced dining experiences and operational efficiency. Overall team input and communication with staff and management team to be a vital asset to the Brand is my Main Objective.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Certified Culinary Professional

Oak & Ember / Stuart
Stuart, FL
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable health codes by monitoring sanitation practices throughout the kitchen.

Chef De Tournant

Michelina's Restaurant/Catering
Stuart, FL
08.1997 - Current
  • Trained and supervised kitchen staff, ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Developed and implemented new recipes for the restaurant menu in collaboration with the Head Chef.
  • Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.

Line Cook/Pizza Specialist

Colab Kitchen
Stuart, FL
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.

Sous Chef

Noodles Panini
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2015 - 12.2020
  • Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.

Line Cook

Voodka
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10.2013 - 08.2015

Owner/Operator

Mow Joe.s Lawn Care
Tampa, FL
04.2008 - 10.2013

Catering Chef

Lupton's
Tampa, FL
06.1998 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.

Banquet Chef/Cafe Manager

Museum of Science and Industry Tampa
Tampa, FL
11.2003 - 08.2008
  • Determined appropriate plate presentations based on event type and theme.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate banquet services for large groups or functions.
  • Designed custom private function and banquet packages for business dinners, sales presentations, club meetings, weddings and charity events.

Executive Sous Chef

Shula's Steakhouse Tampa
Tampa, FL
11.2000 - 10.2002
  • Developed daily production schedules for kitchen staff and monitored performance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Monitored food costs on a Monthly basis to maintain target profit margins.
  • Supervised the preparation of meals to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss menu changes, operational updates, and customer feedback.
  • Managed ordering, inventory levels, receiving, invoice settling, and specification standards.
  • Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.

Executive Chef

Sack's Seafood Grille
Tampa, FL
02.2000 - 09.2000
  • Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
  • Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
  • Designed innovative dishes that incorporated global flavors into traditional cuisine.

Sous Chef

Bill's Sundowner
Tampa, FL
03.1998 - 02.2000
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brandon Senior High School
Brandon, FL
06-1983

Skills

  • Team management
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Culinary expertise
  • Fine-dining expertise
  • Food safety
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Allergen awareness
  • Food presentation
  • Leadership qualities

Timeline

Line Cook/Certified Culinary Professional

Oak & Ember / Stuart
01.2023 - Current

Line Cook/Pizza Specialist

Colab Kitchen
10.2021 - 01.2023

Sous Chef

Noodles Panini
10.2015 - 12.2020

Line Cook

Voodka
10.2013 - 08.2015

Owner/Operator

Mow Joe.s Lawn Care
04.2008 - 10.2013

Banquet Chef/Cafe Manager

Museum of Science and Industry Tampa
11.2003 - 08.2008

Executive Sous Chef

Shula's Steakhouse Tampa
11.2000 - 10.2002

Executive Chef

Sack's Seafood Grille
02.2000 - 09.2000

Catering Chef

Lupton's
06.1998 - 01.2013

Sous Chef

Bill's Sundowner
03.1998 - 02.2000

Chef De Tournant

Michelina's Restaurant/Catering
08.1997 - Current

High School Diploma -

Brandon Senior High School

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