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Joshua Patterson

Staunton

Summary

Dependable Crew Member with extensive experience in fast-paced restaurant environments. Proven ability to communicate effectively and take decisive action during critical situations. Adaptable and versatile, capable of assuming various roles as needed to support team operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Team Member

McDonald's
Staunton
10.2023 - Current
  • Maintained quality standards for products while enforcing portion control and meeting service goal times.
  • Organized food storage in designated areas while adhering to wrapping, dating, food safety, and rotation protocols.
  • Performed nightly closing procedures quickly and effectively, without the need for supervision.
  • Cleaned dishes, sanitized countertops, and maintained store cleanliness through sweeping and mopping.

Line Cook/ Dishwasher

Bj's Restaurant and Brewhouse
Boulder
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality.
  • Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness.
  • Closed, along with fellow cooks, to ensure all surfaces were cleaned, and the product had been satisfactorily stored.

Saw Hand

JD Brothers Tree Service
Stuarts Draft
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Troubleshot minor problems, and reported larger technical issues.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate chainsaws, chippers, and other tree-cutting equipment.
  • Worked as a team member, rotating between chainsaw operation and skid steer operation.

Food Service Worker

Sentara RMH
Harrisonburg
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Verified food was served at the correct temperature to reduce risks.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the work area, including counters, tables, shelves, grills, fryers, ovens, and refrigeration equipment.
  • Checked customers out quickly and efficiently to ensure that lines stayed moving.
  • Inspected dining areas regularly to ensure they were properly stocked with utensils and condiments, and ensured that shelves stayed stocked.
  • Cleaned tables and cleared any trash left behind by customers.

Team Member

Sheetz Inc.
Harrisonburg
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout the shift.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Sorted, labeled, and dated merchandise to prevent expiration and product losses.
  • Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes, or specific customer orders.
  • Maintained temperatures of food products to reduce illness, or waste.
  • Ensured all kitchen supplies were properly rotated and stocked.

Warehouse Associate

Target Corporation
Stuarts Draft
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Sorted and organized merchandise in preparation for shipment.
  • Inspected products for defects and damages and reported discarded items to supervisors.
  • Utilized RF Scanner to track products in transit.

Warehouse Worker

Qualified Staffing/ Graphic Packing International
Verona
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while operating material handling equipment, such as pallet jacks.
  • Assembled pallets of merchandise for storage or shipment.
  • Sorted through potentially defective stock to ensure product quality.

Water Attendant

Great Eastern Resort Management
McGaheysville
12.2019 - 02.2021
  • Utilized conflict resolution techniques when dealing with difficult customers or situations, in order to maintain a safe environment.
  • Assisted patrons with questions about pool rules and regulations, while ensuring that they were being followed properly.
  • Replenished supplies such as towels and floats on a regular basis.

Produce Associate

Delhaize America
Grottoes
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted customers with locating desired items within the store's produce section.
  • Tracked expiration dates on perishable products to ensure they are removed from sale prior to expiry date.
  • Organized the display cases to ensure product appeal and accessibility.
  • Practiced safe handling techniques when lifting heavy boxes of produce.

Education

High School Diploma -

Spotswood Highschool
Penn Laird, Virginia
06.2020

Skills

  • High-Volume Production Capabilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Safe food handling procedures
  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Quality Assurance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Crew Team Member

McDonald's
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook/ Dishwasher

Bj's Restaurant and Brewhouse
02.2023 - 08.2023

Saw Hand

JD Brothers Tree Service
09.2022 - 02.2023

Food Service Worker

Sentara RMH
12.2021 - 06.2022

Team Member

Sheetz Inc.
09.2021 - 02.2022

Warehouse Associate

Target Corporation
06.2021 - 08.2021

Warehouse Worker

Qualified Staffing/ Graphic Packing International
03.2021 - 05.2021

Water Attendant

Great Eastern Resort Management
12.2019 - 02.2021

Produce Associate

Delhaize America
06.2019 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Spotswood Highschool
Joshua Patterson