Joshua Senecal
Rimrock,AZ
Summary
Innovative Executive Head Chef with expertise in menu development, inventory management, and kitchen team leadership. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in time management, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure seamless kitchen operations and exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Head Chef
BrewHa Social Eatery
Cornville, AZ
11.2023 - Current
- Planned menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques, knife handling skills, menu items, recipes, sanitation practices.
- Created menus and managed the kitchen staff to ensure that all dishes were prepared according to recipes and in a timely manner.
- Maintained records of food consumption, costs incurred, waste generated, for review purposes.
- Organized special events such as banquets or parties by planning menus and ordering supplies.
Chef/Owner
Rollin Cheezy
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
- Adhered to budget guidelines when purchasing ingredients and equipment.
- Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
Executive Sous Chef
Ocotillo Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Developed creative dishes that showcased seasonal ingredients while adhering to company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of invoices related to food purchases for accounting purposes.
- Performed quality assurance checks on all finished products before they left the kitchen area.
- Trained new employees in food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Coordinated catering events from start to finish including menu selection, staffing needs, equipment rentals.
- Supervised the preparation of meals to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion size.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Culinary Science
Art Institute of Austin
Austin, TX01-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Rancho Santiago College
Orange, CA08-1998
Skills
- Sanitation Standards
- Special diets
- Team Management
- Culinary expertise
- Menu development
- Creativity and Innovation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food presentation
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Budgeting and cost control
- Dish preparation
- Recipe creation
- Heat control
- Banquets and catering
Affiliations
- I am an avid outdoorsman
- Forager
- Love Hiking and Camping
- Always improving my future with my Culinary experience
- Extensive experience in Texas BBQ and Southern Cuisine
- Featured in Taste Of Santa Ana 2014
- Nominated For Golden Foodie Awards Santa Ana CA 2014
Timeline
Executive Head Chef
BrewHa Social Eatery
11.2023 - Current
Chef/Owner
Rollin Cheezy
01.2021 - 10.2023
Executive Sous Chef
Ocotillo Phoenix
02.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Applied Culinary Science
Art Institute of Austin
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Rancho Santiago College
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