Joshua Applegate
Aspen, CO *****
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Work Experience
Breakfast Chef
Majestic heli ski - Sutton, AK
February 2023 to Present
Prepare breakfast and lunch for all guests and staff. Assist the chef wherever is needed. Maintain a clean kitchen.
Chef de Cuisine
Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Snowmass Village, CO
May 2021 to February 2023
Operate the cafe kitchen in a non profit arts center for students, faculty and resident artists as the head chef in charge. Order product, staff accordingly, train staff, code invoices, complete payroll and maintenance as needed.
Sous Chef
The Roaring Fork Club - Basalt, CO
October 2019 to May 2021
Assist the chef in all operations of the culinary department including 5 outlets and banquets. Order product, supervise staff, implement policies and maintain the general cleanliness of the establishment. Sous Chef
The Riviera Supper Club - Glenwood Springs, CO
November 2018 to September 2019
Manage staff, prep for service, execute menu, create specials with overstock, assist with order, inventory and scheduling.
Chef de Partie
The Chefs Club by Food & Wine - Aspen, CO
June 2017 to November 2018
Great opportunity to cook dishes from renowned chefs from all over the world. The Chefs Club highlights dishes featured in food & wine magazine with the direction of the chef either in person or via Skype. I also got to cater several weddings offsite a few times at a private ranch in Woody Creek, CO. Executive Sous Chef
Swank & Swine - Portland, OR
August 2016 to May 2017
Supervise daily operation of the restaurant and bar. Order, schedule, inventory. Menu composition and troubleshooting problems.
Cook 1
The four seasons - Vail, CO
November 2011 to June 2015
Responsibilities
Work every station in every food outlet within the hotel. Accomplishments
implementation of company policies and standards
Skills Used
Strong cooking ability, knife skills, line leadership and team member. Chef de partie
Thomas kellers bouchon - Las Vegas, NV
February 2011 to November 2011
Responsibilities
Set up and work my station on a true brigade line and direct the grade manager line Accomplishments
Did 500 plus covers a nite in a high pressure kitchen. Skills Used
Knife skills, creativity in plating and flavor profiles, menu composition. Line Cook/Trainer
The sonnenalp - Vail, CO
November 2007 to January 2010
Responsibilities
Cook all outlets of the hotel. Train new cooks
Accomplishments
Menu composition and create specials
Skills Used
Knife skills,cooking ability, keep calm under pressure Education
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Advanced knife skills (10+ years)
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment (10+ years)
• French techniques (10+ years)
• Modernist approach (10+ years)
• Line cook
• Cooking
• kitchen
• Cooking Experience
• Time Management
• Kitchen Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Restaurant Experience
• Hotel Experience
• Food Service
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Food Preparation
• Banquet Experience
• Food Safety
• Management
• Catering
• Pricing
• Profit & Loss
• Supervising Experience
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Food Production
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Powerpoint
Certifications and Licenses
OSHA pandemic response certification
Present
Servesafe
October 2020 to October 2025
Servsafe manager
Servsafe record of training in COVID-19 regulations and guidelines, conflict de escalation, takeout and delivery.
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
May 2020 to May 2022
Food Handler Certification
Assessments
Cooking skills: Basic food preparation — Expert
January 2021
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements Full results: Expert
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient February 2021
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Proficient
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