JOSEPH HELWINK
Golden
Summary
Hands-on operations and team leader with 10+ years of experience across facilities services, manufacturing, and fast-paced food service environments. Proven ability to lead teams, manage inventory and workflows, maintain high quality standards, and deliver strong customer service. Known for reliability, adaptability, and taking ownership in dynamic work settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff
Humble House Cafe
2025.04 - 2025.12
- Performed cooking, prep, and dishwashing duties in a fast-paced café environment.
- Maintained food safety, cleanliness, and consistency during daily service.
- Contributed to smooth kitchen operations through reliability and attention to detail.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
Kitchen Staff (Cross-Trained)
Bonfire Burritos
2022.07 - 2025.04
- Cross-trained in all kitchen and front-of-house roles including cooking, prep, line service, dishwashing, cashiering, bartending, and delivery driving.
- Assisted with catering orders, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.
- Delivered company products throughout Colorado’s Front Range, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
- Adapted quickly to high-volume service while maintaining food quality and cleanliness standards.
- Supported team operations during peak hours through flexibility and strong teamwork.
Powder Coater / Shop Lead Support
Premium Powder Coating
2019.08 - 2022.07
- Served as lead powder coater, supporting day-to-day management of the powder coating department.
- Inspected and prepared parts prior to coating to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.
- Monitored bake times and temperatures to meet job specifications and quality standards.
- Managed material ordering and inventory tracking to meet production deadlines and shipping schedules.
- Maintained a clean, organized shop to improve safety, efficiency, and workflow.
Field Operations Crew Leader
Condo Care Inc.
2014.05 - 2019.07
- Led and supervised one of three condominium cleaning crews across multiple properties in the Chicagoland area.
- Planned daily routes and ensured vehicles were properly stocked with equipment and supplies to meet job requirements.
- Served as primary point of contact for building owners and management companies, maintaining strong client relationships.
- Collaborated with management to align service contracts with client needs and expectations.
- Developed leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving field environment.
Education
Diploma/GED -
Prospect High School
Mt. Prospect, ILSkills
- Team Leadership & Employee Management
- Operations & Workflow Coordination
- Inventory & Supply Management
- Customer Service & Communication
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Detail-Oriented Quality Control
- Problem Solving & Accountability
- Adaptability & Teamwork
- Delivery Driving (Front Range region)
- Setup, service, and breakdown for events and catering
Timeline
Kitchen Staff
Humble House Cafe
2025.04 - 2025.12
Kitchen Staff (Cross-Trained)
Bonfire Burritos
2022.07 - 2025.04
Powder Coater / Shop Lead Support
Premium Powder Coating
2019.08 - 2022.07
Field Operations Crew Leader
Condo Care Inc.
2014.05 - 2019.07
Diploma/GED -
Prospect High School