Joseph Lousich
Christchurch
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in working as a team, inventory management, knife skills and demonstrating culinary knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Crate and Barrel
07.2020 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure and consistently work 60+ seats a night.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
Education
Level 4 Certificate - Cookery
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ07-2023
Skills
- Inventory management
- Safe food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Staff motivation
- Order delivery practices
- Heavy lifting
- Compliance
- Patience
- Clear Communication
Accomplishments
- after working for 24 months was promoted to Sous Chef.
- Managed 3 other staff members on a 100-seat night.
- demonstrated teamwork with Head Chef to create menus.
- consistent day-to-day work ethic.
Certification
- Certificate in cookery level 3 & 4.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sous Chef
Crate and Barrel
07.2020 - Current
Level 4 Certificate - Cookery
Ara Institute of Canterbury
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