Joshua Smith

• I was the featured Chef for the Healthy Soul Food Cooking Demonstration for the Northwest Arkansas (AR) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated promoting Kidney Health

Head chef in the monitoring and presenting of the food that is served in the Founders Club at the University of Arkansas.

• Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
• Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
• Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
• Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
• Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction.

One of the culinary chefs who’s responsible for the food presented to the Founders Club at the University of Arkansas.

• Experienced cook
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Food safety certified
• Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines
• Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensure security of company assets