Joshua Abbott
Woodstock
Summary
Results-driven Sous Chef with formal culinary training and hands-on experience leading kitchen teams, maintaining food quality, and supporting daily operations. Reliable, organized, and composed under pressure. Seeking a sous chef role with long-term growth and improved compensation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC.
04.2024 - Current
- Supervise daily kitchen operations to ensure timely service and consistent food quality
- Lead and support cooks and dish staff during prep and service periods
- Enforce food safety, sanitation, and proper storage standards
- Assist with ordering, inventory control, and food waste reduction
- Train new staff on recipes, procedures, and kitchen expectations
- Act as kitchen lead in the absence of executive leadership
Line Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
02.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed a strong working knowledge of therapeutic and special-diet meals
- Improved time management and quality control during daily service
- Executed consistent, efficient service while maintaining quality during high-volume, high-pressure rushes
Line Cook
Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC.
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained excellent attendance and dependability to support consistent operations
- Prepared menu items according to standardized recipes, including accurate recipe conversions
- Executed breakfast, lunch, and dinner service in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Labeled, organized, and restocked food and supplies to maintain inventory accuracy
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver meals within an 11-minute ticket time, reducing errors and delays
- Provided shift coverage as needed and assisted the Food & Beverage Director with inventory, stocking, and ordering
Cashier
Home Depot
11.2016 - 04.2021
- Provided customer service as a cashier and garden associate in a high-traffic retail environment
- Processed purchases, returns, and merchandise inquiries
- Stocked shelves and assisted customers with locating or ordering products
- Recognized as Cashier of the Month
- Earned Platinum-tier Homer Badges based on performance and customer feedback
- Cross-trained in Front End and Garden Center roles to maintain coverage and customer service standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12-2025
High School Diploma -
Dundee Crown High School
Carpentersville, IL05-2018
Skills
- Line Cooking & Meal Execution
- Food Safety & Sanitation (ServSafe Certified)
- Special & Therapeutic Diets
- Time Management & Organization
- Team Communication & Collaboration
- Inventory Support & Stocking
- Fast-Paced Service Execution
Certification
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
ServSafe Allergens
Timeline
Sous Chef
Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC.
04.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Sunrise Senior Living
02.2024 - 04.2025
Line Cook
Spectrum Retirement Communities LLC.
06.2022 - 09.2023
Cashier
Home Depot
11.2016 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Dundee Crown High School