This document is a resume for Denise Joseph seeking a position as a Sous Chef. She has over 7 years of experience in kitchen procedures and food preparation in large restaurant environments. Her most recent role was as Lead Trainer at Pappadeaux in Greenwood Village, Colorado, where she trained new cooks and ensured high food quality. Prior to that she held various line cook positions at several restaurants in Colorado and Florida, demonstrating experience with food safety and inventory processes. She has an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America.

1. 10975 Evanston Way
Aurora, Colorado 80012
DENISE Y. JOSEPH Phone: 516-761-7193 * Email: djoseph208@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position of Sous Chef utilizing my culinary experience honed specifically in large restaurant
environments
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
 7 years experience with kitchen procedures
 Hands-on experience in food preparation following prescribed menu, recipes and preparation
techniques
 Train newly hired cooks
 Good communication organizational and management skills
 Attention to detail – Ability to quickly discover and resolve problems
WORK EXPERIENCE:
11/2013 - Present PAPPADEAUX * Greenwood Village, Colorado
Promoted to: Lead Trainer
 Train newly hired cooks on recipe procedures, preparation and cleaning duties
 Ensure customers are served well and effectively
 Maintain high food quality and presentation
 Supervise the preparation and service of food
 Assist cooks on the preparation, cooking and presentation of foods in the restaurant and banquets
 Monitor food expenditures
Hired as: Line Cook
 Utilize the FIFO method of rotating products to avoid spoilage
 Handle concerns in the kitchen
 Perform product inventory for day to day preparation
 Ensure all food served is arranged properly and meets quality standards
11/2014 – 03/2015 THE YARDHOUSE * Denver, Colorado
Line Cook
 Utilized the FIFO and HACCP methods to avoid food spoilage
 Performed full product inventory for day to day preparation
 Ensured that all food served is arranged properly and met quality standards
 Responsible for labeling and sanitation
11/2012 - 11/2013 UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL * Aurora, Colorado
Line Cook
 Utilized the FIFO and HACCP methods to avoid food spoilage
 Performed full product inventory for day to day preparation
 Ensured that all food served is arranged properly and met quality standards
 Responsible for labeling and sanitation
 Managed the stock room

2. DENISE Y. JOSEPH (continued)
09/2011 - 12/2012 THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY * Littleton, Colorado
Line Cook
 Grill and Pasta station
 Responsible for labeling and sanitation
 Utilized the FIFO method to avoid food spoilage
04/2012 - 09/2012 TAVERN LITTLETON * Littleton, Colorado
Prep Cook
 Responsible for the creation of seasonal desserts
 Prepared sauces, soups and other hot and cold food items
 Responsible for labeling, sanitation and wrapping
 Utilized the FIFO method to avoid food spoilage
 Conducted product inventory for day to day preparation
12/2010 - 07/2011 CITRON, AN AMERICAN BRASSERIE RESTAURANT * Orlando, Florida
Line Cook
 Responsible for the creation of daily specials
 Prepared sauces, soups and other hot and cold food items
 Responsible for labeling, sanitation and wrapping
 Completed daily HACCP duties
 Conducted inventory of produce on hand
01/2009 - 10/2010 WALT DISNEY WORLD * Orlando, Florida
EPCOT INTERNATIONAL FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Cook 2
 Responsible for the preparation of banquet style foods for large parties and high volume events
 Completed daily HACCP duties
 Conducted inventory of produce on hand
KOUZZINA BY CAT CORA
Line Cook
 Delivered over 450 covers per night
 Completed daily HACCP duties
 Worked on the Grill, Fry, Salad, Pasta and Dessert stations
DISNEY’S YACHT CLUB RESORT
Externship
 Worked at the gelato and hot stations
 Responsible for the preparation of banquet style foods for large parties and high volume events
EDUCATION:
09/2008 – 02/2010 CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (CIA) * Hyde Park, NY
 Major: Culinary Arts
 Degree: Associates in Occupational Studies (AOS)