Joseph Seitz
Mount Arlington,NJ
Summary
Professional with solid background in food service, prepared to deliver exceptional results. Strong in team collaboration and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in customer service, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness. Reliable and focused on achieving high standards and positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Black Forest Inn
Stanhope, NJ
02.2026 - Current
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to established recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure efficient operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Food Service Staff Member
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
- Operated POS system efficiently for order processing and payment handling.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery to guests.
- Enhanced guest experience by anticipating needs and providing personalized service.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
E-Commerce Personal Shopper
Ronetco ShopRite
Stanhope, NJ
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed online orders, ensuring accuracy in item selection and substitutions.
- Verified quality and accuracy of picked items, prioritizing both customer order accuracy and product delivery excellence.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Answered customer inquiries and requests by researching in-store and online offerings to provide accurate answers.
- Maintained a high level of product knowledge, staying up-to-date on the latest offerings from various brands and designers.
Catering Staff Member
Wegmans
Allentown, PA
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Set up and maintain catering displays, ensuring visual appeal and adherence to Wegmans standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly at catered functions.
- Implemented best practices for food safety and sanitation compliance throughout catering operations, ensuring health standards were met.
- Provided excellent service under high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth event operations.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health standards.
Cashier
Wegmans
Allentown, PA
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and resolved issues to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area for optimal operations.
- Adapted quickly to changing product promotions and pricing updates for seamless transactions.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Merchandiser
Plant Partners at Lowes's Garden Center
York, PA
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in product placement to enhance visual appeal and drive customer engagement.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of seasonal plants and gardening supplies.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts A.A.S
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ2027
High School Diploma -
PA Virtual Charter School
King Of Prussia, PA06-2020
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Excellent customer service
- Food safety
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Quick learner
- Guest engagement
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- POS system operation
- Empathetic
- Quality assurance
- ServSafe certified
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen station setup
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Timeline
Line Cook
Black Forest Inn
02.2026 - Current
Food Service Staff Member
Sussex County Community College
09.2025 - Current
E-Commerce Personal Shopper
Ronetco ShopRite
03.2024 - 09.2025
Catering Staff Member
Wegmans
10.2023 - 02.2024
Cashier
Wegmans
11.2022 - 02.2024
Merchandiser
Plant Partners at Lowes's Garden Center
10.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts A.A.S
Sussex County Community College
High School Diploma -
PA Virtual Charter School