Joshua Benoit
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with large volume food production, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets with a focus on nutritional value.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Chef
Adams Fairacre Farms
10.2018 - Current
- Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Arranged for kitchen equipment maintenance and repair when needed.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
Lead Line Cook
Mister Up's Restaurant And Pub
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Middlebury High School
Middlebury (village), VT06.2009
Skills
- Collaborative Relationships
- Waste Reduction & Inventory Rotation
- Kitchen Management
- Workflow Coordination & Optimization
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Forecasting and Planning
- Process Improvement
- Menu Planning
Certification
- Food Handler Certification - 07/29/2022-7/29/2025
Timeline
Head Chef
Adams Fairacre Farms
10.2018 - Current
Lead Line Cook
Mister Up's Restaurant And Pub
04.2013 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Middlebury High School
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