Joshua Kophs
Garden City
Summary
Through volunteering at a young age, I developed a dedication to providing support for those around me. A variety of food service roles in diverse settings has taught me the importance of adaptability while maintaining a strong work ethic. In a professional setting, I seek to bring a positive, driven attitude every day, while gaining the necessary experience to supplement my college education.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Back Server/ Food Runner
Culinary Dropout
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assists servers with cleaning and resetting tables in a timely and orderly manner
- Constantly communicates with dozens of Chefs to facilitate efficient kitchen operations
- Upholds strict customer service etiquette while running food and carrying out guests’ requests
- Consistently maintains thorough knowledge of a large selection of menu items and signature drinks.
Spring Training Sales Representative
Baseballism
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Operated in stadium pop-up retail stands at multiple MLB spring training facilities
- Assisted stadium staff with in-game promotions and fan events
- Helped facilitate annual hat giveaway, conducting the retail operation at greater than five times the average daily customer volume.
Line Cook
SpringHouse at the Merc
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Regularly operated as head cook for the popular restaurant serving a local community of 5,000 people
- Managed multiple kitchen stations simultaneously while preparing dishes to customer specifications
- Learned and practiced valuable kitchen prep and operational skills to open, operate, and close.
Crew Member
Jersey Mike’s Subs
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Took customer orders and provided suggestions based on menu preferences
- Balanced call-in, DoorDash, online, and in-store orders at the register, grill, and assembly stations for the location, which routinely finished in the top 25 nationally for monthly sales
- Followed procedures to prepare, pack, and serve food products while engaging customers in a friendly manner
- Administered regular cleaning processes and led opening and closing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business (Law)
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2025
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
Vancouver, WA06.2022
Skills
- POS Transactions
- Critical thinking and Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Efficient multitasking
- Cash Handling
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Running
- Menu Memorization
- High-volume dining
- Table Bussing
Volunteer Experience
- Legacy Hospital Salmon Creek
- Special Gymnastics Southwest Washington
- Make-A-Wish Oregon
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Spring Training Sales Representative
Baseballism
02.2024 - 04.2024
Back Server/ Food Runner
Culinary Dropout
08.2023 - 05.2024
Line Cook
SpringHouse at the Merc
05.2023 - 12.2023
Crew Member
Jersey Mike’s Subs
12.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Business (Law)
W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
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