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JOSHUA WATTS

CHICAGO,UNITED STATES

Summary

Culinary prep cook with extensive expertise in the culinary field, showcasing a strong ability to collaborate effectively within team environments. Demonstrates exceptional skills in time management, quality control, and process optimization, ensuring seamless kitchen operations. Committed to enhancing culinary practices through attention to detail and innovative approaches, with a focus on delivering exceptional food quality and safety.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Parking Attendant

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - Current
  • Parked and returned vehicles for guests during valet service hours.
  • Managed parking and traffic control to facilitate vehicle flow in assigned area.
  • Provided customer service and information, answered questions and gave directions.
  • Promoted efficient parking operations by providing instruction to customers and issuing numbered tags.

Bus Service Apprentice

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
Chicago, IL
2025 - Current
  • Increased equipment lifespan, conducting thorough inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Facilitated timely and budget-conscious project completion through effective collaboration.
  • Maintained a positive work environment fostering collaboration amongst team members leading to higher rates of job satisfaction.
  • Reduced downtime for clients, promptly diagnosing and repairing faulty equipment.
  • Continuously updated technical expertise, staying current with evolving industry trends and emerging technologies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving service issues.
  • Provided valuable feedback to supervisors regarding process improvements for increased operational efficiency.

Bouncy House Rentals

J4J
Chicago
2025 - Current

Facilitated engaging event experiences by offering diverse inflatable rental options.

Prep Cook

Levy -Solider Field
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
  • Cooking
  • Grilling
  • Cleaning organizing
  • Getting certified- allergen, food handling, basset
  • Mixing and making sauces
  • Prepping cold foods

Assistant Manager

Kilwins Chocolate
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
  • Adhered to operational guidelines, fostering effective teamwork for seamless production.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient store organization and cleanliness.
  • Oversaw cashier operations, ensuring accurate financial closeouts.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly, improving overall service experience.
  • Implemented organizational improvements, contributing to operational efficiency.
  • Led daily store operations and staff training, optimized inventory management, and enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized service initiatives.

Packaging Newspapers

Chicago Tribune
Chicago
01.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: (Oniin Staffing)
  • (Oniin Staffing)

Packaged Products

Pro Man temp agency
Oak Park
01.2020 - Current
  • Organized and sanitized frozen meat packaging in cold environments, ensuring product safety.
  • Efficiently separated and tagged various meats, enhancing assembly line productivity.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization, contributing to operational efficiency.
  • Managed product packaging operations with precision, ensuring quality standards and timely delivery while maintaining organized workspace.
  • Streamlined packaging workflow to enhance efficiency, reduced errors, and maintained consistent product quality standards.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced team environment, coordinating with colleagues to meet daily packaging targets and delivery schedules.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements in packaging operations, enhancing workflow efficiency and product handling.

Assembly Line

Foliot Furniture Manufacturer
North Las Vegas
01.2014 - Current
  • Assembled nightstands and dressers on production line, enhancing efficiency and workflow.
  • Contributed to team efforts to meet daily production targets, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Utilized precision tools to maintain quality standards, reducing errors and rework.
  • Collaborated with team to troubleshoot assembly issues, improving process reliability.
  • Operated assembly line machinery while maintaining strict quality standards, documented production metrics and collaborated with team to optimize workflow.

Cashier

Family Dollar
Chicago
01.2013 - Current
  • Managed checkout to cut wait times, boosting customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced cashier efficiency, leading to faster service.
  • Implemented process improvements, reducing queue length.
  • Optimized transaction handling, improving customer flow.
  • Refined checkout operations, achieving smoother transactions.

Prep Cook

Little Caesars Pizza
Chicago
01.2012 - Current
  • Prepared pizzas and bread with precision, ensuring recipe accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a safe food environment.
  • Collaborated effectively with team members to enhance kitchen operations.
  • Applied attention to detail in following franchise recipes, ensuring quality standards.
  • Contributed to a positive team dynamic, supporting efficient service delivery.

Unit Clean Out

U Store It
Chicago, IL
2024 - 2024
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excelled in both independent and team-based tasks.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Education

Kennedy King
Chicago
05.2012

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Quality control
  • Problem-solving
  • Process optimization
  • Tool maintenance
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization

Hobbies and Interests

  • Home decor
  • Organizer
  • Interacting with people
  • Culinary
  • Catering to people’s needs
  • Helping people
  • Listening to understand

Personal Information

Ethnicity

African American

Certification

Basset

Allergen

Food handler

HIV/ testing

Sleep apnea

Timeline

Parking Attendant

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club
03.2025 - Current

Prep Cook

Levy -Solider Field
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Kilwins Chocolate
01.2024 - Current

Packaging Newspapers

Chicago Tribune
01.2022 - Current

Packaged Products

Pro Man temp agency
01.2020 - Current

Assembly Line

Foliot Furniture Manufacturer
01.2014 - Current

Cashier

Family Dollar
01.2013 - Current

Prep Cook

Little Caesars Pizza
01.2012 - Current

Kennedy King

Bus Service Apprentice

Chicago Transit Authority, CTA
2025 - Current

Bouncy House Rentals

J4J
2025 - Current

Unit Clean Out

U Store It
2024 - 2024