Joshua Barrick
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Experienced in food preparation and kitchen operations, demonstrating strong adherence to food safety and health regulations. Proficient in inventory management, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and timely ordering to maintain stock levels. Skilled in training new hires on proper tool usage and safety procedures, contributing to a compliant and efficient work environment. Capable of executing various cooking techniques, including grilling and sautéing, while maintaining high standards of kitchen organization and cleanliness.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Steel Fabricator
Lane Enterprises
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
03.2025 - Current
- Train new hires in proper usage of tools and safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of materials used in production processes.
- Clean work area upon completion of each job task.
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as saws, brakes, shears, bending rolls and flame cutting equipment.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed when operating machinery.
- Fit and join components together with bolts, screws or welds using electric arc-welding equipment.
Floor Supervisor
Trendtech Flooring & Remodeling
Newport, PA
06.2020 - 03.2025
- Managed cash register operations including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional stock as required.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Created reports summarizing store operations performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Analyzed financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements, for accuracy.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Scheduled staff shifts and assigned duties to ensure efficient workflow.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
- Tracked sales data on a weekly basis to identify trends or patterns in customer behavior.
Line Cook
Macaroni Grill
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 02.2019
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Line Cook
Tavern On The Hill
Enola, Pennsylvania
06.2009 - 12.2010
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- 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.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Line Cook
Visaggios
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
09.1999 - 10.2002
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment ensuring proper functioning order.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
Education
Paralegal Studies
Blackstone Career Institute
09-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kaplan University
02-2011
Skills
- Food preparation
- Recipe compliance
- Knife skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Order accuracy
- Problem solving
- Health regulations
- Kitchen organization
- Ingredient preparation
- Active listener
- Ordering and stocking
- Grill operation
- Kitchen sanitization
- Special dietary requirements
- Portioning
- Sauce making
- Kitchen sanitation
- Punctual and honest
- Food presentation
- Deep fryer operation
- Sautéing techniques
- Following cooking methods
Timeline
Steel Fabricator
Lane Enterprises
03.2025 - Current
Floor Supervisor
Trendtech Flooring & Remodeling
06.2020 - 03.2025
Line Cook
Macaroni Grill
08.2017 - 02.2019
Line Cook
Tavern On The Hill
06.2009 - 12.2010
Line Cook
Visaggios
09.1999 - 10.2002
Paralegal Studies
Blackstone Career Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Kaplan University