Josiah Perkins
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Seasoned Lead Line Cook showcasing comprehensive experience in diverse restaurant settings. Strengths include advanced culinary skills, team leadership, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Demonstrated ability to create memorable dishes while reducing waste and costs, contributing significantly to previous employers' success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
Mountain View, CA
06.2016 - Current
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Enhanced menu offerings by creating innovative and seasonal dishes.
- Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.
- Collaborated with management to design and implement cost-control measures, reducing food waste and overall expenses.
- Upheld strict adherence to food safety regulations by regularly sanitizing workstations and monitoring cooking temperatures for optimal results.
- Participated in weekly meetings with kitchen staff to discuss operational improvements and menu changes.
- Mentored new hires on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
Catering Associate
Golden Gate Fields
Berkeley, CA
01.2012 - 02.2016
- Inspect banquet rooms prior to events for cleanliness and report any issues immediately for resolution.
- Clean all cooking utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment after each use.
- Set up buffets with appropriate equipment and food items according to event specifications.
- Greet guests upon arrival and provide them with menu information as needed.
- Collaborate with other staff members to ensure smooth delivery of services.
- Ensure proper storage of leftovers following the completion of an event.
- Monitor customer satisfaction throughout the duration of the event.
Education
Culinary Arts
Laney College
Oakland, CA07-2016
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland, CA06-2009
Skills
- Kitchen Organization
- Spoilage Prevention
- Food Processing
- Menu Planning
- Safe Food Handling
- Allergen Awareness
- Large Volume Cooking
- Food Cost Analysis
- Inventory Management
- Team Leadership
- Knife Skills
- Sauce preparation
Certification
California Food Handler’s Card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead Line Cook
Flagship Facility Services Inc.
06.2016 - Current
Catering Associate
Golden Gate Fields
01.2012 - 02.2016
Culinary Arts
Laney College
High School Diploma -
Oakland Technical High School
California Food Handler’s Card
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