Joshua Staelens
Port St. Lucie,FL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Amore Italian Chophouse, excelling in kitchen leadership and workflow optimization. Proven ability to elevate guest experiences through exceptional food presentation and effective training of team members. Skilled in inventory management and allergen awareness, consistently maintaining high standards of sanitation and quality under pressure.
Overview
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Certification
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year of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cool
Cracker Barrell
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Prepared and grilled menu items according to specified recipes and quality standards.
- Managed grill station operations, ensuring efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the grill area, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation and timing for orders.
Junior Sous Chef
Chef Luca Corleone
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with senior chefs to prepare high-quality dishes using seasonal ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Supported menu development by researching culinary trends and customer preferences.
Grill Chef
Amore Italian Chophouse
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared and grilled various meats to perfection using high-quality techniques.
- Ensured food safety standards were met consistently throughout daily operations.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grill station for optimal efficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels of ingredients.
- Adapted quickly to fast-paced environment while maintaining quality service.
- Trained new team members on grill operation and cooking methods effectively.
- Elevated guest experience with visually appealing plating techniques that showcased the skillful preparation of each grilled item served.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to food safety regulations and guidelines.
Education
Culinary Arts
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL08.2026
Skills
- Kitchen leadership
- Inventory processes
- Allergen awareness
- Work under pressure
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Food presentation
- Kitchen management
- Equipment usage
- Foodservice
- Food pairing
- Workflow optimization
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certified
Timeline
Junior Sous Chef
Chef Luca Corleone
06.2026 - 08.2026
Grill Chef
Amore Italian Chophouse
11.2025 - 05.2026
Grill Cool
Cracker Barrell
05.2025 - 11.2025
Culinary Arts
Indian River State College