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Joshua Loura

Burlington

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Wandering Moose, excelling in team leadership and food safety. Expert in menu planning and food presentation, I enhance guest experiences through innovative dishes and efficient kitchen operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of sanitation and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Work History

Sous Chef/Grill Cook

Wandering Moose at The Best Western
2011 - 2013
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service quality.
  • Assisted in menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
  • Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation in compliance with health regulations.
  • Collaborated with executive chef on special events, enhancing guest dining experiences.

Line Cook/Prep

Gracie's Restaurant
2010 - 2011
  • Prepared ingredients efficiently for menu items, ensuring freshness and quality standards.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Assisted in menu planning by providing feedback on seasonal ingredient availability.

Line Cook

The Shed Pub & Brewery
2001 - 2004
  • Prepared high-quality dishes in accordance with recipes and menu standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.


Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Lamoille Area Vocational Center
Hyde Park, VT
10-1993

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Kitchen leadership
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Safe food handling
  • Food presentation
  • Menu planning
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen organization
  • Customer service
  • Knife skills
  • Sanitation procedures

Timeline

Sous Chef/Grill Cook

Wandering Moose at The Best Western
2011 - 2013

Line Cook/Prep

Gracie's Restaurant
2010 - 2011

Line Cook

The Shed Pub & Brewery
2001 - 2004

Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Lamoille Area Vocational Center