Josha Thorn
*** ***** ****, ********, **** Virginia 26554
*****.*****@*******.***
Tel: 304-***-****
Personal Statement
I am a friendly, loyal and dedicated professional who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Although I have extensive experience in the Food Service and Restaurant industry. I am efficient, organized and thorough. I work well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can develop and excel while proving my worth to an employer.
Work Experience
Production Manager (May 2005 - Present)
West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
Orchestrate recipe/menu development based on guest trends/preferences and seasonal considerations.
Responsible for all ordering, scheduling, budgeting, and payroll processing.
Responsible for preparation of all menu items and quality control/expedition of all finished products.
Responsible for menu pricing and food cost analysis.
Office Manager (Jan 2001 - May 2005)
All About Auto, Grafton, West Virginia
Customer service, schedule appointments, parts pricing and create estimates.
In charge of all account payable/receivables.
Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly tax statements.
Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager (Dec 1999 - Dec 2001)
Pinnacle Club, Morgantown, West Virginia
Responsible for creating menus, executing menu items, quality control, and food cost analysis.
Responsible for all hiring, training, purchasing, sanitation and scheduling.
Responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations.
Education
Associates Degree - Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts,
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
(Aug, 1994 - Feb, 1996)
I have extensive training in Culinary Arts. I have been cross trained in front of the house restaurant management, catering, banquets, Ala carte dining, and business management. Although, I am very proficient in various other fields as well.