Joshua Mummert
Chicago,United States
Summary
Creative and passionate Michelin-awarded chef with well-rounded experience leading kitchen and food business operations. Skilled in crafting innovative dishes and recipes while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. Demonstrates ability to improve kitchen efficiency and enhance dining experiences through effective leadership and culinary skills. Committed to cultivating a collaborative environment that inspires individual growth, while upholding the highest level of hospitality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Chef
Kumiko
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed the back-of-house team, as well as oversaw staffing, ordering, inventory/food costs, menu development, and day-to-day operations.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors and farmers to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
- Provided effective orientation and ongoing training to each line cook, developing new skills and improving team performance.
- Expanded upon leadership and management skills while upholding the highest standard of quality and hospitality.
Line Cook
Elske
Chicago
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked as sauté station lead as part of the restaurant's re-opening team in December of 2021.
- Gained further knowledge of station management, staff training, and ordering/forecasting.
- Improved upon prior kitchen skills, such as time management, sense of urgency, and game plan execution.
- Developed new knowledge of products, methods, and recipes influenced by Danish and Scandinavian cultures.
Sous Chef
Twelves Grill and Café
West Grove
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Built upon management skills within the kitchen, such as scheduling, ordering, and training of new staff.
- Deepened experience with seasonal menu development.
- Trained staff for various stations, such as garde manger, grill, and sauté, as well as kitchen expo.
- Worked as the lead baker, developing dessert menu items, as well as decorating cakes for special orders.
Line Cook
Four Dogs Tavern & Marshalton Inn
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Gained experience in high-volume kitchen cooking, seasonal French-American cuisine.
- Furthered knowledge of the sauté station, as well as menu development.
Line Cook
Blackberry Farm
Walland, United States
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Returned to Blackberry Farm after graduating to continue training at The Barn.
- Worked on the fish station as the fish entremet cook.
- Prepared all sauces, sides, and small components of all seafood dishes on the menu, as well as all components of vegan dishes.
- Gained a deeper knowledge of food sources and farm-to-table ideals.
Culinary Intern
Blackberry Farm
Walland, United States
04.2017 - 08.2017
Pantry Cook
Twelves Grill and Cafe
West Grove, United States
05.2015 - 06.2016
Education
Bachelors of Professional Studies - Food Business Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY05.2020
Associate in Occupational studies - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY04.2018
Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Chester County Technical College High School
West Grove, PA06.2016
Diploma -
Avon Grove High School
West Grove, PA06.2016
Skills
- Kitchen staff management
- Knife skills
- Meat and fish fabrication
- Maintain health and safety regulations
- Ordering, inventory, and cost management
- Food and beverage pairing
- Mediation and Conflict Management
- Recipes and menu planning
- Multitasking and time management
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Chicago Department of Public Health Food Service Manager Certificate
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the 2024 Michelin Guide Young Chef Award.
Timeline
Executive Chef
Kumiko
06.2022 - 12.2024
Line Cook
Elske
11.2021 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Twelves Grill and Café
09.2020 - 10.2021
Line Cook
Four Dogs Tavern & Marshalton Inn
06.2020 - 11.2020
Line Cook
Blackberry Farm
05.2018 - 08.2018
Culinary Intern
Blackberry Farm
04.2017 - 08.2017
Pantry Cook
Twelves Grill and Cafe
05.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelors of Professional Studies - Food Business Management
The Culinary Institute of America
Associate in Occupational studies - Culinary Arts
The Culinary Institute of America
Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Chester County Technical College High School
Diploma -
Avon Grove High School
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