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Joshua Schnabel

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef

Club Corp
Gig Harbor, WA
07.2021 - Current
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control and customer service for restaurant.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
  • Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Coordinated employee schedules and developed staff teams to boost productivity.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.

Banquet Chef

Sand Point Country Club
Seattle , WA
09.2018 - 07.2021
  • Wrote, maintained and updated banquet menu specifications, recipes and production forecasts.
  • Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
  • Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
  • Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
  • Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.

Sauté Cook

The Peninsula Club
Charlotte, NC
02.2015 - 07.2019
  • Prepared sauces and garnishes to complement sauteed menu items.
  • Sauteed and seasoned meats, pastas and vegetables to customer taste preference.
  • Set up and maintained saute station to facilitate kitchen operations.
  • Adhered to safety procedures for operating and cleaning kitchen tools and machinery to avoid injury.
  • Performed thorough quality checks of food plating and presentation.
  • Liaised with sous chef throughout shift to obtain food prep and kitchen management instructions.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Delivery Driver

UPS
Charlotte, WA
04.2013 - 05.2015
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Performed walk around on delivery vehicle before beginning shift to verify correct and safe operating order.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
  • Adhered to safe lifting techniques to avoid injuries.
  • Read maps, followed oral and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Evaluated products for damage prior to drop-off and documented reasons for returns.
  • Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
  • Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Carried heavy trays, packages and boxes from delivery vehicle to areas designated by customers.
  • Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs.
  • Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
  • Assisted warehouse staff with tasks during downtime.

Education

Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
2008

High School Diploma -

American International School of Costa Rica
San Jose, CR
2004

Skills

  • Quality Control and Oversight
  • Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
  • Decision Making
  • Quality Assessment
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Cost Control and Budgeting
  • Supply Ordering
  • Inventory Management
  • Time Management
  • Performance Improvement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Food and Beverage Service
  • Order Delivery Procedures
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Problem Solving
  • Efficiency and Time Management
  • Dependability and Honesty
  • Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
  • Vehicle Safety and Maintenance
  • Route Planning
  • Delivery and Shipment Records
  • Order Fulfillment
  • Customer Relationships
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • GPS Navigation
  • Spanish Fluency
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Freight Loading
  • Load Safety
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Multitasking
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Food Delivery
  • Merchandise Restocking

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef

Club Corp
07.2021 - Current

Banquet Chef

Sand Point Country Club
09.2018 - 07.2021

Sauté Cook

The Peninsula Club
02.2015 - 07.2019

Delivery Driver

UPS
04.2013 - 05.2015

Graphic Design

Savannah College of Art And Design

High School Diploma -

American International School of Costa Rica