Joshua Cox
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Orderly as well as committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality. Enthusiastic and very eager with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Executed new builds for cafes and micro kitchens in partnership with design and construction team.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Assisted in training of new culinary specialists, sharing expertise in cooking techniques and best practices.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
- Prepared and served food to approximately 400 personnel in upscale urban restaurant.
Warehouse Worker
Target
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Aided in reducing overall expenses through implementation of cost-saving measures in material handling processes.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 20 pounds
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Actively contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering camaraderie among team members through collaboration, mutual respect, and shared goals.
- Consistently met or exceeded customer expectations, receiving positive feedback from both guests and management regarding food quality and presentation.
- Upheld a high standard of professionalism in all aspects of work, leading by example for other team members to follow.
- Completed weekly food and supply inventories.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nanesmond River High School
Suffolk 06.2024 -
Skills
Food preservation and storage methods
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High School Diploma -
Nanesmond River High School
06.2024 -
92G Culinary Specialist
Army
01.2021 - 06.2024
Warehouse Worker
Target
06.2020 - 01.2021
Back of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
01.2020 - 07.2020