Joshua Vontran
College Park
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Looney's Pub and Red Brick Station. Proven expertise in cooking and food handling, complemented by strong customer service skills. Successfully trained new staff, enhancing team efficiency and maintaining high sanitation standards. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences through meticulous organization and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Looney's Pub
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes.
Cook
Red Brick Station
12.2020 - 08.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met operational needs.
- Supported training of new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Trained new team members on food safety and cooking techniques.
Food Runner
Conrad's Crabs And Seafood Market
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly serving food and beverages to guests.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area, ensuring a welcoming environment for patrons.
- Assisted in training new food runners on operational procedures and service standards.
Host
Sunshine Grille Bistro & Catering
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Welcomed and seated guests, ensuring a positive first impression of the dining experience.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table assignments for efficient guest flow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
College Park05-2027
Associate of Arts - General Studies
The Community College of Baltimore County
Essex, MD05-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Knife skills
Timeline
Cook
Looney's Pub
08.2025 - Current
Cook
Red Brick Station
12.2020 - 08.2025
Food Runner
Conrad's Crabs And Seafood Market
05.2020 - 11.2020
Host
Sunshine Grille Bistro & Catering
09.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland
Associate of Arts - General Studies
The Community College of Baltimore County