Joshua Keller
Panama City,FL
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen productivity and food quality, notably at Lickin' Chicken, by leveraging strong attention to detail and expertise in food safety compliance. Demonstrated reliability through improved customer satisfaction and reduced food waste, embodying punctuality and sanitation practices to exceed employer expectations. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fry Cook
Lickin' Chicken
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
- Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
- Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Operated fryers and grills by pouring oil and placing food items on surface to fry or grill.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent cross-contamination and spoilage.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective time management and multitasking skills.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Tested temperatures of food at specified intervals by using food thermometers.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Stayed informed of daily menu to help coordinate cooking times.
- Maintained strict adherence to food safety standards, ensuring proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and efficient fry station.
- Marinated food items according to provided instructions and recipes.
- Continuously updated knowledge of frying techniques, equipment, and best practices to optimize performance in the role.
- Read food order slips or received verbal instructions to properly prepare and cook food.
- Supported the overall efficiency of the kitchen by assisting other cooks when needed during busy periods.
- Reduced food waste, closely monitoring product usage and inventory levels.
- Ensured minimal downtime for fryers through regular cleaning and maintenance procedures.
- Delivered consistent flavor profiles by closely following established recipes and seasoning guidelines.
- Demonstrated versatility in preparing a wide range of fried dishes, from appetizers to entrees and sides.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Followed company recipes and production standards to satisfy customers.
- Operated grills, fryers and ovens to cook food items.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Used kitchen equipment safely and reduced risk of injuries and burns.
- Received and stored food supplies, raw materials and other ingredients.
- Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
- Reduced customer waiting by batch cooking popular items during rush times.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Monitored food temperatures to meet quality and safety standards.
- Communicated with management on food inventory stock to request order placement.
- Learned new menu offerings and options easily to assist customers with selecting items.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Maintained spotless and tidy dining area by throwing away food wrappers on tables, emptying trash receptacles and cleaning floors during slow periods.
Front Service Clerk
Publix
06.2022 - 10.2022
Server/Busser/Food Prep/Cashier
Pizzaria Napoli
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Associate of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05.2025
High School Diploma -
North Bay Haven Career Academy
Panama City, FL05.2023
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Strong attention to detail
- Food presentation
- Ingredients measuring
- Food Safety Compliance
- Surface sanitation
- Proper food handling
- Sanitation Practices
- Temperature Monitoring
- Sauce preparation
Certification
- ServeSafe Certification Training; Certification Number: 22810926 - Expiration Date: 10/ 26/ 2027
Timeline
Fry Cook
Lickin' Chicken
05.2023 - 08.2023
Front Service Clerk
Publix
06.2022 - 10.2022
Server/Busser/Food Prep/Cashier
Pizzaria Napoli
05.2021 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Gulf Coast State College
High School Diploma -
North Bay Haven Career Academy
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