Joshua Maternowski
Buffalo
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and fostering team collaboration, I significantly enhanced operational efficiency and customer satisfaction at Caputis Sheridan Pub. My expertise in menu development and staff training, coupled with a keen attention to detail, drove compliance with health codes and reduced waste, marking me as a dynamic leader in fast-paced environments. Also with a background in working with P.O.S systems and directly with customers I can easily fit into any situation. I am always eager to learn new skills and maintain a professional environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Caputis Sheridan Pub
03.2014 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
- Facilitated special event catering coordination, ensuring timely preparation of high-quality dishes while adhering to client specifications.
- Developed creative daily specials using seasonal ingredients, incorporating fresh flavors into the menu rotation while minimizing costs associated with excess inventory stockpiling.
- Implemented innovative menu items that reflected current culinary trends, increasing both customer interest and repeat business.
- Optimized food presentation and plating techniques, elevating overall dining experience.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for increasing restaurant profitability.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging staff to contribute ideas for operational enhancements.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Cook
Buffalo Proper
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
Cashier
Escape
08.2016 - 12.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Cashier
Kwick Fill
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Kitchen Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
03.2011 - 05.2015
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting orders as needed.
- Improved overall customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality meals and exceptional service.
- Maintained proper food storage practices, ensuring optimal freshness while minimizing spoilage risks.
- Organized and participated in team-building activities, fostering camaraderie among kitchen crew members and strengthening overall team dynamics.
- Mentored new hires, providing hands-on training in cooking techniques, recipe execution, and sanitation procedures.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
Starpoint Highschool
Pendleton, NY2012
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Food safety
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen management
- Attention to detail
- Waste reduction
- Problem-solving
- Ordering supplies
- Staff management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Health code compliance
- Product rotation
- Menu development
- Flexible schedule
- Scheduling
- Collaboration and teamwork
Timeline
Cook
Buffalo Proper
12.2018 - 10.2020
Cashier
Escape
08.2016 - 12.2018
Cashier
Kwick Fill
05.2014 - 01.2016
Kitchen Manager
Caputis Sheridan Pub
03.2014 - Current
Kitchen Crew Trainer
Mcdonalds, PDI FOODS
03.2011 - 05.2015
Highschool Diploma -
Starpoint Highschool