Joshua Nuss
Firestone,CO
Summary
Energetic crew member & prep cook with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Team player offers clear communication and problem-solving.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Lickskillet Catering
06.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Crew Member
Arby's Restaurant
07.2015 - 05.2022
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Front Range Community College
4616 South Shields Street, Ft. Collins, CO 8052604.2022
High School Diploma -
Frederick High School
5690 Tipple Parkway, Longmont, CO 8050405.2018
High School Diploma -
Career Development Center
1200 South Sunset Street, Longmont, CO 8050105.2018
Skills
- Ingredient Preparation
- Sauce Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Stock Rotation
- Meat Cutting
- Food Processing
- Inventory Stocking
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Proper Portioning
- Highly Motivated
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Adherence to Recipes
- Ambitious
- Equipment Sanitation
- Safe Food Handling
- Ingredient Inspection
- Flexible Schedule
- Recipes and Menu Planning
- Food Inspection
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Cleaning and Organization
- Measurements and Weights
- Recipe Adherence
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Dependable and Reliable
- Order Delivery Practices
- Chopping Vegetables
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Preparation
- Performance Improvement
- Operations Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Food Storage
- Active Listener
Certification
- Certified ServSafe Food Handler 9/28/2016
Timeline
Prep Cook
Lickskillet Catering
06.2020 - Current
Crew Member
Arby's Restaurant
07.2015 - 05.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Front Range Community College
High School Diploma -
Frederick High School
High School Diploma -
Career Development Center