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Joshua A. Rueda C.C.

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Iowa 50124

abpjjz@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To obtain the Chef position, learn and grow with a successful company, and become an integral part of your organizations team.

EXPERIENCE

Caremoli USA September 2008 - April 2010

Chef/Culinary Applications Specialist Ames, Iowa

Ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory

Formulation and recipe development

Performing daily culinary production

Attending national and international food/trade shows

Cooking and demonstrating at national and international food/trade shows

Developing sanitation plans, and execution of sanitation plans

Presenting to some of the largest national and international food companies

Basic maintenance and care of equipment

Barilla America Inc. May 2007 - February 2008

Sous Chef Bannockburn, Illinois

Ordering, stocking, maintaining inventory

Daily execution of recipes

Editing and transforming recipes to reflect the latest culinary trends

Catering for corporate luncheons and private dining events

Attending national food shows

Performing for local and national clients

Daily maintenance of equipment and sanitation

Tin Fish September 2006 - May 2007

Saucier Chef Tinley Park, Illinois

Daily production of sauces and soups and daily station preparation

Backline exposition

Daily execution of sauté, grill, fry, and pantry stations

Menu development and daily specials development and execution

Daily maintenance of equipment and sanitation

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Culinarian by The American Culinary Federation

ServSafe Sanitation Certification

SKILLS

Fine-dining and al a carte production and plating

High-volume production

Recipe and menu development

Focus on French, Italian, and Contemporary American cuisine

Working well under stress

Inventory and cost control

Sanitation and maintenance of equipment

Training in nutrition and meal plans

EDUCATION

The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago July 2004 - August 2007

Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary Management Chicago, IL

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The American Culinary Federation (ACF) July 2005 - Present

ACF of Iowa

Windy City Professional Culinarians

World Association of Cooks and Chefs Society July 2005 - Present

The Research Chefs Association (RCA) August 2009 - Present

(Additional work experience and references available upon request)

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