JOSEPH LAVENDER
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Used Microsoft Excel to
develop inventory tracking
spreadsheets.
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Supervised team of 96 staff
members.
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SKILLS
• Staff Instruction
• Reading Comprehension
• Hospitality Management
• Sanitize Surfaces
• Quality Control
• Cooking station setup
• Dietary restriction planning
• Food Spoilage Prevention
• Stocking And Replenishing
• Food Preparation And Safety
CERTIFICATIONS
NASM personal training
Certificate
CA Food Handlers Certificate
Multiple Black Belts in Various
martial arts studies
Innovative Dietary Cook with extensive ethnic culinary knowledge and follows strict dietary guidelines. Creative menu creations for specialty diets. Sound knowledge of therapeutic food preparation and execution for modified diets. Creative Dietary Cook with 20 years background in dietary food preparation field. Skilled in inventory management and portion and cost control. In-depth
knowledge of diseases and nutritional deficiencies. Outstanding communication and organizational abilities with experience serving 60-300 customers on any given day. ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT AND NON-DIETARY
EXPERIENCE UPON REQUEST
WORK HISTORY
March 2022 - Current
Dietary Cook/Prep Cook/Line Cook Manning Gardens Care Center, Fresno, CA
Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
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Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions
according to established standards.
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Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
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Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to
customers under sanitary conditions.
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Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
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Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
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Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
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Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
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CONTACT
Fresno, CA 93722
ad1hhx@r.postjobfree.com
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DRAWING/ PAINTING/
MARTIAL ARTS STUDIES
I have been an artist since
childhood. Participated in
illustrating many projects for
clients including Yearbooks and
commencement cover art.
Skilled painter with a
specialization in Dynamic
anatomy and comic book art.
studies in Kung fu, Muay thai,
Kick boxing helped me achieve
several black belts and
incorporate these skills in my
personal training.
achieved Chef level skills in
previous Management positions
as a younger manager.
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
June 2010 - Current
Personal Trainer Lavender Bodies Mobile Personal Services, Fresno, CA/ Visalia,CA
Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
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Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
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Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients and nutritional values.
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Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
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Demonstrated proper technique for exercises to avoid injuries.
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Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
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Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
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Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
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Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
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Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
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Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management, and ergonomics.
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Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fitness training methods to inform approach.
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Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
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Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
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Developed and implemented creative exercise programs to keep clients engaged and motivated.
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• Over 13 years experience
EDUCATION
Expected in June 2026
No Degree Business Administration And Management
Chaffey College, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Expected in June 2026
No Degree Business Administration And Management
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA