Josef Castenholz

231 Orms St. Apt 1L, Providence, RI 02908

401-595-0249
josef.castenholz@outlook.com
Objective:

To be a part of a creative and sustainability-minded restaurant, where I can practice my enthusiasm for creating
attractive and delicious food, while gaining additional knowledge and skills. A clean, professional, and highly motivated
cook, as well as an excellent team member and a fast learner.

Work Experience:

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Sauté Cook- Salted Slate, Providence, RI. March 2018-Current

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 Progressed from Garde Manger to Grill to Sauté.

 Partially responsible for developing and executing specials, as well as new dishes.
 Provide assistance to any person or station that needs it.
 Experience butchering, portioning, and cooking a wide variety of proteins:
- Duck (breast and thigh), Lamb (bone in leg, tenderloin, ribeye, shoulder), Beef (primal cuts to
portioning), and Fish (salmon, tuna, halibut, swordfish, snapper, monkfish)
 Prepare for service in a timely manner without compromising quality or cleanliness.
 Train new employees on various stations.

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Rounds CookàPM Garde Manger- Shelter Harbor Golf Club, Charlestown, RI May 2017-October 2018 (seasonal)
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 Proficiently work a wide variety of a la carte stations, as well as assist with plated parties and buffets.
 Able to accurately cook proteins to temperature.
 Prep, maintain, and complete order lists for, all the produce and proteins required to serve a periodically
changing menu.
 Adhere to a high standard of quality, cleanliness, and professionalism.

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Line Cook- Federal Hill Pizza, Providence, RI January 2017-May 2017
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 Able to operate grill, fry, and sauté stations.
 Ensure proper temperature and safety of grilled proteins.
 Responsible for keeping the line clean and sanitary at all times.
 Coordinate timing of dishes with multiple stations in separate rooms.

Education:
Johnson and Wales University FSP Certified Food safety manager Alcohol Certification
Associate’s Degree- Culinary Arts ServeSafe

References:
Ben Lloyd Billy and Christine Manzo Max de Leon Aubrey
Chef/Owner Chef/Owner Cook
401-499-5248 401-499-5248 860-508-9206