Joseph Wiggins

Cook - Houlihan's

Absecon, NJ ***01

adt8op@r.postjobfree.com

+1-609-***-****

Passionate and motivated cook with more than 5 years of experience in fast-paced restaurant environment. Excellent organizational and communication abilities. Strong drive for excellence and accuracy in all areas ventured.Passionate and motivated team player. Currently enrolled in Cathedral Kitchen Chef course. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Cook

Houlihan's - Cherry Hill, NJ

March 2019 to Present

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.

Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices.

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. Bake, roast, broil, and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods. Ocean Colony Condominium - Ocean City, NJ

February 2015 to June 2015

Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.

Monitor and ensure a sound, ethical environment.

Communicate security status, updates, and actual or potential problems, using established protocols.

Write or review security-related documents, such as incident reports, proposals, and tactical or strategic initiatives.

Head Cook

State of New Jersey - Delmont, NJ

March 2008 to January 2011

Trained five cooks and provided continuous job training for cooks entering the kitchen. Served and prepared 1,500 meals for breakfast and lunch Promoted from cook to head cook within 4 months of being hired. Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.

Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients. Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations. Cook

Bob Evans - Millville, NJ

February 2002 to June 2003

Clean, cut, and cook meat, fish, or poultry.

Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.

Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment.

Volunteer

Cathedral Kitchen

Education

High School Diploma

Absegami High School - Township of Galloway, NJ

September 2017

Cumberland County College - Camden, NJ

Skills

• Forklift

• Forklift certified

• Cooking

• Time management

• Kitchen Experience

• Restaurant Experience

• Food Safety

• Food Handling

• Serving Experience

• Meal Preparation

• Busser

• Food Service

• Cleaning Experience

• Food Preparation

• Culinary Experience

• Merchandising

• POS

• Host/Hostess

• Materials Handling

• Food Production

• Serving

• Communication skills

• Nutrition

• Sanitation

• English

Certifications and Licenses

Food Handler Certification

Additional Information

Skills

Time Management Customer and Personal Service

Active Learning Food Preparation/ Cooking

Hospitality Janitorial

Forklift Certified

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