*.Joseph Blair
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**** *. ***** **. #*** Omaha NE 68134
Objectives
I am looking to utilize my communication, customer service, and culinary skills from varied job experience. Whether as part of a team or individually, I look forward to using my adaptability, time management, organization, and conflict resolution skills to help a company succeed. Due to diverse job experience, I have a tool in the toolbox for every situation.
Education
Metropolitan Community College
Associates in Culinary Arts & Management 02/2020
Graduation speaker. Completed the program with Honors and received The Big Mama’s Scholarship, as well as two others throughout my four years attending.
Experience
Retail/Keyholder/Warehouse Assistant Manager 06/2022 - present
Thrift World Omaha, NE
Ensured all quotas and target goals are met with efficiency while complying with corporate standards. Promoted to Warehouse Assistant Manager within 5 months of employment.
General Laborer 03/15/2022 – 06/2022
Independent Contractor, LLC Various Jobsites in Nebraska and Iowa
Completed various physical tasks for commercial and industrial jobs. Jobsites and responsibilities changed frequently, so being adaptable to change was a critical skill.
Line Cook/Server 07/14/2021 – 03/09/2022
Cheeseburgers – A Take-Out Joint 4007 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68131
Rated #1 Cheeseburgers in Omaha, located in Blackstone. In this position, I am highly adaptable and fill in whatever role is needed to ensure the best smash burgers, fried food, and service is provided.
Wood Fire Grill Cook 02/2021-07/01/2021
Stokes West 13615 California St. Omaha, NE 68154 402-***-****
Wood fire grill cook executing entrees and proteins.
Machine Operator 02/2021-05/2021
Marianna Industries 11222 I St. Omaha, NE 68137 402-***-****
Hired on in February as palletizer and promoted to machine operator for this beauty product factory.
Sauté 10/01/2020-11/30/2020
Spencer’s For Steaks and Chops 102 S. 10th St. Omaha, NE 68102
Omaha’s #1 Steakhouse for Certified Angus Prime Beef, I provided all sides, seafood and some proteins for the Fine Dining establishment.
Baker/Cook 09/02/2020-10/31/2020
Farine + Four 3020 Leavenworth St. Omaha, NE 68105
During Covid-19, Farine was a skeleton crew that did all of the work necessary for the Bakery to succeed. The establishment unfortunately closed its doors as of October 31st, 2020.
Sauté 06/2020-09/2020
Dolce 12317 W Maple Rd. Omaha, NE 68164 970-***-****
Cooked a le carte for sauté. First and 3rd course execution.
Line Cook 05/2018-07/19/2020
Tracks Lounge 1506 S. 60th St. Omaha, NE 68106
Rated Best Wings in Omaha, I filled in whenever/wherever as needed. Prepping and executing high volume Bar & Grill style foods full and part-time.
Sous Chef 10/16/2016-06/05/2020
Le Bouillon 1017 Howard St. Omaha, NE 68102
Started off as Sauté chef and ended as Sous during the COVID-19 pandemic and separated on good terms. I worked with the Chef De Cuisine and Executive Chef on Menu Analysis and Ordering, also managing a team through the years on and off the line. This is where I learned almost everything I know.
Food Distributor & Prep Supervisor 10/16/2016-06/2017
Lunch Box Foods INC. 4910 F St. Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68117
After LocalMotive closed, I started working for David Burr’s Lunch Box Foods. Started off delivering and managing foods at gas stations, etc. throughout two states. Ended in the prep kitchen helping supervise and left on good terms for a back fusion surgery.
Line Cook/Prep Cook 08/2016-10/15/2016
LocalMotive 4910 F St. Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68117
LocalMotive came to an end of business as of October 15, 2016. It was made from scratch, locally sourced food. I was the line cook for the Old Market Food Truck and prep/line cook for the Benson restaurant.
Swing Manager 08/2011-05/2013
McDonalds 2641 Ticonderoga Dr. Lincoln, NE 68521 & 3606 S. 84th St. Omaha, NE 68124
This fast-paced job involved managing a team, handling situations under pressure/time constraints, and using time management to ensure smooth transitions from one shift to another for the 24-hour business. I also helped with training and development of other employees. I transferred stores once during a relocation.
References
Tammi Hunter 402-***-**** Previous General Manager at Le Bouillon
Kris Cohen 402-***-**** Le Bouillon & Dolce
Jonathan Venclauskas 531-***-**** Tracks Lounge
David Burr 402-***-**** LocalMotive & Lunch Box Foods
Jarrod Smith 503-***-**** Le Bouillon
Sam Zacconne 402-***-**** Le Bouillon
Michael Combs 402-***-**** Metro’s Executive Chef