Joshua Bender
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Motivated chef with 6 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
the hayden
San Antonio, TX
04.2024 - Current
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
Line Cook
The Argyle private San Antonio club
San Antonio, TX
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- 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.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Pantry Garde Manger
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Corpus Christi, TX
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Sourced and prepared fresh ingredients for pantry dishes.
- Maintained an organized, clean, and safe work area at all times.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure adequate supply of products.
- Ensured consistent quality standards were met throughout production process.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations when handling food items.
- Managed inventory of kitchen supplies, such as spices, condiments, and oils.
- Cleaned equipment used in pantry operations on a daily basis.
- Communicated effectively with other team members regarding any changes or issues related to pantry operations.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Tx04-2024
Skills
- Kitchen Operations
- Inventory Management
- Ingredient inspection
- Ingredient Preparation
- Portioning
- Recipe preparation
- Food rotation
- Line Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Punctual and honest
- Food safety knowledge
- Effective prioritization
- Cleaning and organization
- Kitchen Organization
- Sauce preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Knife Skills
Certification
- CIA graduate
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Line Cook
the hayden
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook
The Argyle private San Antonio club
11.2022 - 04.2024
Pantry Garde Manger
Omni Hotels & Resorts
02.2021 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America