Joshua Mershon
San Diego,California
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Sea World San Diego
San Diego , CA
2019.05 - 2024.07
- Monitored quality control standards for all prepared foods throughout service periods.
- Organized buffet tables by setting up decoration pieces while ensuring that food is attractively presented.
- Supervised other cooks in the kitchen during banquets or events when needed.
- Organized prep list and coordinated efficient work to be ready for fast-paced banquet cooking operations.
- Kept kitchen work stations, utensils and equipment clean and sanitized between banquet rushes.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Conducted an inventory check for products required for upcoming banquets.
- Train new hires on careful knife handling.
Line Cook
Patio on Lamont
San Diego , CA
2016.04 - 2019.04
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Provided assistance in preparatory tasks like washing vegetables and butchering meat as required.
- Sanitized cooking and refrigeration equipment to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clairemont High School
San Diego, CA2015-05
Skills
- Menu preparation
- Knife safety
- Kitchen Organization
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Employee Supervision
- Food Storage
- Process Improvements
- Multi-tasker
- Great under pressure
- Dish preparation
Timeline
Lead Cook
Sea World San Diego
2019.05 - 2024.07
Line Cook
Patio on Lamont
2016.04 - 2019.04
High School Diploma -
Clairemont High School
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