Joshua Carter
Bettendorf
Summary
Dynamic Chef De Cuisine with a proven track record at Rhythm City Casino Resort, excelling in menu development and team management. Renowned for enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative dishes and effective training, while maintaining rigorous food safety standards. Adept at reducing food waste and optimizing kitchen workflows for peak performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Rhythm City Casino Resort
03.2023 - 04.2025
- Optimized kitchen workflow by delegating tasks according to individual strengths, resulting in faster ticket times during peak hours.
- Maintained high levels of sanitation and cleanliness, adhering to strict health code regulations and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Participated in regular menu tastings with ownership and management to evaluate dishes for flavor balance, presentation, and ingredient quality.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes using fresh, local ingredients.
- Scheduled and supervised all kitchen employees such as dishwashers and waiters.
- Reduced food waste through careful menu planning, portion control, and regular monitoring of product expiration dates.
- Implemented creative daily specials to showcase unique ingredients or techniques while maintaining consistent customer favorites.
- Created menus and designed corresponding recipes for Draft Day Sports bar.
Sous Chef
Bally's Hotel & Casino
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Oversaw inventory control, achieving significant reduction in food waste.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
Sous Chef
Monarch Kitchen and Bar And Bath
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
Sous Chef
DJ's Steakhouse
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
Kitchen Manager
Armored Gardens
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Education
General Education -
North Scott High
Eldridge, IA2009
Skills
- Leadership qualities
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Knife skills
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Culinary expertise
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Fine-dining expertise
- Food trends awareness
- International cuisine
- Budgeting and cost control
- Staff training
- Equipment maintenance
- Signature dish creation
- Staff performance assessments
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Certification
-Servsafe manager certified
-Servsafe bartender certified
-Servsafe culinary certified
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Rhythm City Casino Resort
03.2023 - 04.2025
Sous Chef
Bally's Hotel & Casino
05.2022 - 03.2023
Sous Chef
Monarch Kitchen and Bar And Bath
01.2021 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
DJ's Steakhouse
08.2018 - 05.2020
Kitchen Manager
Armored Gardens
04.2017 - 08.2018
General Education -
North Scott High
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