Joshua Yepez

• Experience in sauteé, grill and frier.
• Experience in cooking NY Strip, Ribeyes (grilled and cast iron), Filet Mignon, Risotto, Beef Stroganoff and various other common ingredients and dishes found in a fine dining experience.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
• Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
• Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Worked in a fast-paced kitchen environment, specializing in cooking seafood and working the frier while ensuring high-quality food production. Operated the fryer and flat top, maintaining consistent cooking temperatures and ensuring food safety standards. Managed the line during peak hours and assisted with closing duties, demonstrating strong multitasking skills and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Seafood Cooking: Prepared and cooked a variety of seafood dishes, including frying, grilling, and pan-searing, ensuring perfect execution and flavor.
• Wrap Preparation: Assembled and cooked wraps to order, ensuring proper assembly and high presentation standards for each dish.
• Fryer & Flat Top Operation: Effectively operated fryer and flat top stations, ensuring food was cooked quickly and to order, while maintaining cleanliness and safety.
• Line Management: Assisted in managing the kitchen line, ensuring orders were prepared promptly and accurately during high-volume service.
• Closing Duties: Responsible for closing the kitchen, including cleaning stations, organizing inventory, and ensuring the kitchen was ready for the next shift.

Worked in a high-pressure, fast-paced bar and grill environment, independently managing the line during peak hours. Specialized in preparing classic bar foods such as steaks, BLTs, wings, and other popular items. Maintained a clean and organized work station while ensuring each dish met quality standards. Fostered positive communication and collaboration with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and a high-quality customer experience.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Steak Preparation: Expertly grilled steaks to order, ensuring proper cooking temperatures and consistent quality.
• Bar Food Specialties: Cooked a variety of bar favorites such as BLTs, wings, and fried foods, maintaining speed and presentation even during rush periods.
• Line Management: Independently managed the kitchen line, ensuring all dishes were prepared efficiently, accurately, and consistently.
• High-Pressure Performance: Thrived in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple orders at once and delivering quality food quickly under pressure.
• Strong Team Collaboration: Built strong, positive relationships with front-of-house staff, ensuring smooth communication and timely delivery of orders to enhance the customer experience.
• Station Organization & Cleanliness: Maintained a clean, organized, and stocked station to ensure smooth kitchen operations and food safety compliance.

Worked in a fast-paced, small kitchen environment, rotating through key stations including the flat top, expo line, and fryer. Specialized in cooking gourmet specialty burgers while ensuring high-quality preparation, cooking, and plating. Demonstrated flexibility by learning and performing various aspects of kitchen operations, from prep to cooking to managing food orders. Excelled under pressure, ensuring each dish was prepared efficiently without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Specialty Burger Preparation: Grilled and cooked specialty burgers, ensuring they met exact specifications for flavor, presentation, and temperature.
• Station Management: Rotated between multiple stations (flat top, fryer, and expo), maintaining efficiency and flexibility in a high-pressure environment.
• Expo Line & Order Management: Managed the expo line, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of food orders, coordinating with both the kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Dynamic Kitchen Roles: Gained experience in all aspects of kitchen operations, from prep and cooking to managing food orders, adapting quickly to meet the demands of a busy kitchen.
• High-Pressure Performance: Worked efficiently in a small, fast-paced kitchen, maintaining speed without sacrificing food quality or presentation.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service and high customer satisfaction.