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Josh Martin

Pingree Grove,IL

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef/Owner

Tortuga Taco
06.2017 - Current
  • Maintain and operate a mobile food trailer
  • Responsible for day to day operations
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.

Sous Chef

Osteria Bigolaro
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

Research and Development Chef

Muse Innovations
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Created unique menu items for various restaurants like: Taco Bell, T.G.I.F and others
  • Responsible for recipe development
  • Some food photography
  • Maximized kitchen efficiency by strategically delegating tasks among team members according to their strengths.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting regular taste tests and adjusting recipes accordingly.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by creating customized menus for special dietary needs and preferences.

Line Cook

Purple Pig
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • 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.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Kendall College
Chicago, IL
12.2015

Skills

  • Food safety and sanitation
  • Knife Skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food quality
  • Kitchen Management
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Chef/Owner

Tortuga Taco
06.2017 - Current

Sous Chef

Osteria Bigolaro
06.2016 - 06.2017

Research and Development Chef

Muse Innovations
07.2015 - 06.2016

Line Cook

Purple Pig
04.2014 - 11.2014

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Kendall College

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