Joshua Harweger
Watertown,SD
Summary
Highly resourceful and compassionate professional. Recognized for displaying strong interpersonal and interprofessional communication skills with the ability to collaborate with various agencies to promote quality service. Vastly adept in culinary and constructions services. My overall goal is to continue to expand my career brand within the field of peer-to-peer coaching where my experience with chemical dependency can be utilized to bring value, healing and empathy to others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Lone Pine Bar & Grill
Watertown, SD
01.2025 - Current
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Cook
Dempy's Pub & Bar
Watertown, SD
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Cook
Wheel Inn
Watertown, SD
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Interacted with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Maintenance Custodian
South Dakota Department Of Corrections
Yankton, SD
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Followed company uniform, performance and security policies with every job.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
- Addressed minor maintenance issues, reporting more serious conditions to supervisors for attention from maintenance technicians.
- Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
- Followed established safety rules and regulations related to the use of chemicals, tools, ladders or other equipment used in performing job duties.
Smelting
Twin Cities Die Castings
Watertown, SD
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Contruction Laborer
John Pruitt, LLC
Watertown, SD
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure that deadlines were met.
- Performed site activities required of green-certified construction practices.
- Maintained baseline safety knowledge to improve deficient areas and meet code.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, tools, and machinery.
- Notified supervisors of faulty operations and defective materials to improve production.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead paint during demolition projects.
- Logged inventory to track supply counts, organize equipment, and gather important materials.
- Assisted in the installation of plumbing fixtures including pipes and fittings.
- Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication.
- Built forms for pouring concrete foundations and slabs.
- Repaired damaged structures such as walls or floors when needed.
Order Fulfillment Associate
Summit Food Service/ South Dakota DOJ
Sioux Falls, SD
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with sales team to facilitate special orders or rush deliveries when necessary.
- Compared merchandise invoices to items actually received.
- Read orders to verify attributes and quantities of merchandise.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
- Generated fulfillment reports to keep track of product movements.
- Placed products on conveyors for final wrapping and shipment.
- Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
- Adhered strictly to departmental policies and procedures at all times.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- Processed customer orders with accuracy and efficiency.
Education
GED -
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC05-2004
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Positive and professional
- Calm demeanor
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Quality assurance and control
Timeline
Cook
Lone Pine Bar & Grill
01.2025 - Current
Cook
Dempy's Pub & Bar
06.2024 - 11.2024
Cook
Wheel Inn
04.2024 - 06.2024
Maintenance Custodian
South Dakota Department Of Corrections
01.2024 - 02.2024
Smelting
Twin Cities Die Castings
07.2023 - 08.2023
Contruction Laborer
John Pruitt, LLC
05.2021 - 07.2023
Order Fulfillment Associate
Summit Food Service/ South Dakota DOJ
11.2019 - 05.2021
GED -
Wayne Community College
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