Justin Kurpjuweit
McKinleyville,CA
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen operations and improving food safety standards, my tenure at Buffalo Wild Wings honed my ingredient inspection and inventory management skills. Trained staff and streamlined pantry organization at Sheraton/Mosaics, demonstrating exceptional kitchen sanitation and customer service. Achieved compliance with health department standards, showcasing a blend of meticulous hard skills and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Stored dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment in proper locations.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Prep Cook/Head Dishwasher
Sheraton/Mosaics
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA06.2025
Skills
- Ingredient inspection
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- Portioning
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Food Safety Standards
- Customer Service
Certification
Ca Serv Safe
Welding Certificate
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2022 - 03.2024
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
04.2020 - 11.2022
Prep Cook/Head Dishwasher
Sheraton/Mosaics
01.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Geology
Cal Poly Humboldt