Joshua Kensell
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Efficient dishwasher known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks swiftly. Specialized skills include time management, equipment maintenance, and sanitation protocols. Committed to maintaining cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas, ensuring all dishes and utensils are properly handled. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong organizational and teamwork abilities, contributing to the smooth and clean operation of kitchen activities. Reliable with experience in bustling restaurant settings, capable of working efficiently under pressure while supporting the needs of kitchen staff. Contributed to improved workflow and kitchen efficiency by proactively managing the cleaning schedule.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dishwasher
Texas Roadhouse
Terre Haute, IN
12.2022 - Current
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Scraped and pre-rinsed food from dirty dishes and placed items in dishwashing machine.
Dishwasher
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Terre Haute, IN
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Cleaned food preparation areas such as countertops, cupboards, appliances exteriors, walls floors and sinks.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Disposed of glassware that had been broken or chipped according to safety procedures.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Swept and mopped floors in the kitchen area at regular intervals throughout shift.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mc Lean High School
Terre Haute, IN05-2013
Skills
- Trash management
- Sanitizing protocols
- Kitchen station support
- Dish sanitizing
- Supply restocking
- Fast-paced environment
- High efficiency
- Kitchen equipment use
- Punctuality
- Cleaning procedures
- Punctual and reliable
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Strong work ethic
- Dishwasher operation
- Janitorial work
Timeline
Dishwasher
Texas Roadhouse
12.2022 - Current
Dishwasher
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
11.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Mc Lean High School