LOUDINE JOSEPH
Colorado Springs
Summary
Passionate with the cold side section with almost 3 years of experience. Handled raw ingredients, followed recipes, verified quality of final product, prepared sides and desserts and assisted with plating and serving of menu items. Dedicated to excellence in providing quality dining.
Precise Prep Cook well-versed in seasoning and preparing food for maximum effect. Expertise in monitoring food storage, sanitizing work surfaces and managing and tracking ingredients. Reliable team player dedicated to efficiency and punctuality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Bonefish Grill
Colorado Springs
06.2024 - Current
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and marinating to ensure freshness.
- Assisted chefs in cooking and plating dishes for timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations per health and safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment like slicers, mixers, and ovens efficiently and safely.
- Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate orders and manage kitchen activities.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
Pastry Cook
Broken Sound Country Club
Boca Raton
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared a variety of pastries and desserts for events and dining services.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of baked goods.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pastry station and kitchen area.
- Assisted in developing new recipes for seasonal menus at the country club.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation areas.
- Prepared doughs for pies, breads, rolls and other pastries.
- Operated ovens, mixers, grinders and other kitchen equipment as needed.
- Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
- Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
Culinary Worker
Gleneagles country club
Delray Beach
10.2020 - 01.2024
- Read recipe directions to operate cooking equipment and select appropriate ingredients, observing standards of quality to optimize customer satisfaction.
- Prepared cold items such as salads, sandwiches and desserts, following recipes and modifying to customer specifications.
- Operated grills, ovens, deep fryers and ranges to prepare large batches of breads, meats and other menu items cooked with heat.
- Prepared and presented diverse menu items for member dining experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop seasonal menu offerings and specials.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe food handling practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Vista Community High School
Lake Worth, FLCosmetology -
Florida Career College
Boynton Beach, FLSkills
- Plating and presentation
- Safe food handling
- Food assembly
- Ingredient preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Plating presentation
- Effective communication
- Food plating
Timeline
Prep Cook
Bonefish Grill
06.2024 - Current
Pastry Cook
Broken Sound Country Club
03.2023 - 05.2024
Culinary Worker
Gleneagles country club
10.2020 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Park Vista Community High School
Cosmetology -
Florida Career College