JOSHUA JACKSON

Catering Specialist

Qdoba

02.2017 - Current

Prepared food items
Placed food trays over food warmers for immediate service
Relayed food orders to cooks
Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Portioned, arranged, and garnished food, and served food to waiters or patrons
Managed food delivery for 200+ guests for special events
Prepared daily food items, and cooked simple foods and beverages
Spoke with patrons to ensure satisfaction with food and service
Ensured food was stored and cooked at correct temperature
Assisted diners with obtaining food from buffet/serving table as needed.
Trained kitchen staff on proper use of equipment, food handling, and portion sizing.
Drove food costs down by 33% by effectively improving inventory procedures and reducing spoilage levels.
Estimated amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients
Communicated with other kitchen team members to ensure food was prepared on time and correctly
Cooked and packaged batches of food, such as hamburgers and fried chicken
Monitored food preparation and serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures were followed
Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock
Prepared food trays for both general and therapeutic diets, maintaining proper temperatures for hot and cold foods
Helped with preparation, set-up, and service for catering events