Joshua Barbour
Cook
Windsor,VA
Summary
Adaptable and enterprising cook with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time. Detail-oriented Chef de Partie with experience working in several
local restaurants. Known for attention to detail, love of food and extensive knowledge of culinary arts. Highly trained Chef de Partie with solid background ensuring successful daily operation of multiple establishments. True artist with array of kitchen preparation techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Partie
Taste Of Smithfield
Smithfield, VA
12.2020 - Current
- Produced revolutionary menu offerings to put establishments on local map
- Worked closely with head chef to create menu options for Smithfield Foods.
- Complied with portion and serving sizes as per restaurant standards.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Plated meals paying special attention to garnishes and overall presentation.
- Supervised and enhanced work of 6 person team producing main courses and apps for large scale.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Kitchen Manager
Giseppies Italian Cuisine
Waverly, VA
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Chef Assistant
Colonial Farm House
Surry, Va.
12.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted in menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Unloaded delivery trucks, verified contents against invoice and properly stored food items.
- Received, inspected and verified food and kitchen inventory delivery before storage.
- Helped design, create and implement outlet menu changes to attract customers and boost sales revenue.
Pizza Chef
Anna’s Pizza
Surry, VA
06.2005 - 04.2010
- Cooked pizza, calzones, stromboli and pasta.
- Fostered positive working environment through effective communication and time management.
- Created specialty pizzas to diversify menu and promote restaurant.
- Sent order information to kitchen using computer system and giving verbal instructions about customers' special requests and needs to other staff.
- Prepared dough from scratch using old world recipe and added toppings, cheese and sauce for unique pies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Surry County High School
Dendron, VASkills
Proper food handling
Recipes and menu planning
Attention to taste
Country fusion Cuisine
Timeline
Chef De Partie
Taste Of Smithfield
12.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
Giseppies Italian Cuisine
03.2012 - 01.2015
Chef Assistant
Colonial Farm House
12.2008 - 05.2010
Pizza Chef
Anna’s Pizza
06.2005 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
Surry County High School