Joshua Cardenas
Danbury,CT
Summary
Reliable and detail-oriented professional with strong customer service skills. Experienced with handling customer interactions and resolving issues promptly. Utilizes communication and empathy to build strong customer relationships. Track record of maintaining high customer satisfaction and fostering loyalty. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliable and adaptable support for changing needs. Skilled in logistics and customer satisfaction, as well as optimizing processes and enhancing efficiency. Known for reliability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Whole Foods Prep Cook
Whole Foods Market Inc
Danbury, CT
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen work areas and equipment.
- Followed food safety guidelines to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with chefs to streamline food preparation processes and enhance meal presentation.
Butcher
Costco
Waterbury, CT
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated meat cutting tools to prepare various cuts of beef, pork, and poultry.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards during meat handling and storage.
- Assisted customers in selecting products while providing expert knowledge on cuts and preparation methods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to promote a safe working environment.
Seafood Manager
Stop & Shop
Southbury, CT
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Managed seafood department operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Oversaw inventory management, including product ordering and stock rotation to minimize waste.
- Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales within the seafood section.
Dunkin' Donuts Production Factory
Dunkin' Donuts
Danbury, CT
03.2014 - 11.2019
- Always going above and beyond to help employees.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Lincoln Technical Institute
Stamford, CT05.2022
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and organization
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient multitasking
- Time management
- Knife skills
- Cleanliness
- Quick-learning
- Highly motivated
- Dependable and reliable
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
French
Elementary
Timeline
Whole Foods Prep Cook
Whole Foods Market Inc
06.2025 - 02.2026
Butcher
Costco
11.2021 - 12.2021
Seafood Manager
Stop & Shop
05.2019 - 10.2021
Dunkin' Donuts Production Factory
Dunkin' Donuts
03.2014 - 11.2019
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Lincoln Technical Institute