Joshua Brien
Santa ana ,California
Summary
Aspiring Chef forward-thinking professional offering more than 15 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven cooking skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Brightwaters Wine Bar & Restaurant
02 2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department standards and regulations.
- Maximized profitability by effectively managing food costs through portion control and minimizing waste.
- Designed seasonal menus showcasing fresh local ingredients,
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
Head Chef
Stikine Inn Restaurant And Lounge
05 2022 - 10 2023
- Creating specials on a daily basis using ingredients from our inventory
- Ensuring all specials maintain food cost
- Managing food cost
- Weekly ordering
- Training all employees how to operate in the kitchen efficiently
- Running the line making sure all employees are communicating and are working at a fast and timely manner
- Maintaining standards of all food that leaves the kitchen is up to par with presentation and taste
- Managing sanitation making sure kitchen is clean at all times
Head Chef
Munchies Vegan Diner
10 2021 - 04 2022
- In charge of all things back of the house
- Creating specials on a weekly basis using ingredients from our inventory
- Ensuring all specials maintain food cost
- Managing food cost
- Daily ordering
- Trailing all employees how to operate in the kitchen efficiently
- Running the line making sure all employees are communicating and are working at a fast and timely manner
- Scheduling
- Making sure employees dont have schedule conflicts
- Maintaining standards of all food that leaves the kitchen is up to par with presentation and taste
- Managing sanitation making sure kitchen is clean at all times
Lead Line Cook
Benchmark
03 2021 - 10 2021
- Learning all stations of the kitchen and how to operate efficiently
- Communicating with chef on a daily basis on tasks needed to be done
- Learning all recipes for prep items
- Training all new employees up to the chefs standard
- Maintaining Inventory for chefs orders
- Making sure all food that leaves the kitchen is up to chefs standards with taste and presentation
- Working with chef on menu changes
- Line schematics
- How to set up the line to work efficiently
- Maintaining sanitation in the kitchen
Lead Line Cook
The Blind Rabbit
03 2018 - 03 2020
- Learning all stations of the kitchen and how to operate efficiently
- Communicating with chef on a daily basis on tasks needed to be done
- Learning all recipes for prep items
- Training all new employees up to the chefs standard
- Maintaining Inventory for chefs orders
- Working with chef on menu changes
- Making sure all food that leaves the window is up to chefs standards of taste and presentation
- Line schematics
- How to set up the line to work efficiently
- Maintaining sanitation and organization in the kitchen
Line Cook
House Of Blues
10 2015 - 03 2020
- Learning all stations of the kitchen
- Working my station at fast and timely manner
- Making sure all my food is up to chefs standards with taste and presentation
- Sanitation
- Making sure my station is always clean and organized
Line Cook
Catal Restaurant And Uva Bar
03 2016 - 03 2017
- Responsible for learning all stations of the kitchen and how to operate them efficiently
- Responsible for all prep items needed to be done for my shift
- Making sure my food preparation is up to taste and presentation to the chefs standard
- Maintaining sanitation and organization of my station through out service
Line Cook
Alaska Railroad
04 2015 - 09 2015
- Responsible for all inventory in my train car
- Communicating with base camp to make sure I get all my Ingredients for a 3 day trip
- Prep all food items for a three course day breakfast lunch and dinner
- Communicating with guests about specials and food allergies
- Making sure all my food that leaves the window is up to chefs standard with taste and presentation
Education
General Education Diploma -
Alaska military youth academy
03.2012
Skills
- Knife handling
- California food handlers
- Operations management
- Order delivery practices
- Performance improvement
- Food preparation and safety
- Food spoilage prevention
- Workflow Optimization
- Signature dish creation
- Hospitality service expertise
- Problem-solving
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Budgeting
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09.11.1992
Certification
serve safe managment
Timeline
Executive Chef
Brightwaters Wine Bar & Restaurant
02 2023 - Current
Head Chef
Stikine Inn Restaurant And Lounge
05 2022 - 10 2023
Head Chef
Munchies Vegan Diner
10 2021 - 04 2022
Lead Line Cook
Benchmark
03 2021 - 10 2021
Lead Line Cook
The Blind Rabbit
03 2018 - 03 2020
Line Cook
House Of Blues
10 2015 - 03 2020
Line Cook
Catal Restaurant And Uva Bar
03 2016 - 03 2017
Line Cook
Alaska Railroad
04 2015 - 09 2015
General Education Diploma -
Alaska military youth academy
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