Josef Wallace
Alsana
Quintion,United States
8
years of professional experience
High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Work History
Lead Cook
2 Years 4 Months- Supervised kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and timely service.
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary restrictions and resident care plans.
- Monitored food safety standards to maintain sanitation and compliance requirements.
- Managed kitchen inventory and rotated stock to reduce waste and shortages.
- Maintained clean work areas and kitchen equipment throughout service operations.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
Sous Chef
4 Years 2 Months- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Prep Line Cook
3 Years 5 Months- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints to increase trust and satisfaction.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Education
Associate In Culinary Arts - Chef Training
High School Diploma
Skills
Order Delivery Practices
Garnishing and Plating
High-Quality Ingredients
Inventory Management
Dish Preparation
Menu Planning
Food Preparation and Safety
High-Volume Environments
Food Spoilage Prevention
Collaborative Relationships
Kitchen Preparation
Guest Satisfaction
Stocking and Replenishing
Chef Assistance
Safety Management
Heavy Lifting
Staff Training
Cleaning and Sanitation
Safe Food Handling
Verbal and Written Communication
Temperature Monitoring
Create Recipes
Safety and Sanitation Standards
Basic Math
Cook Consistent Dishes
Verify Food Quality
Portion Standards
Inventory Records
Professional Relationships
Cooking Technique Demonstrations
Organization and Prioritization
Timeline
Lead Cook
Northport Health Services
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Sous Chef
Alsana
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Prep Line Cook
Garfield's Restaurant And Pub
01.2019 - 06.2022Read More
Culinard At Virginia College
Associate In Culinary Arts from Chef Training
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Dora High School
High School Diploma
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