AUDEN JOSEPH
Union Mills
Summary
Highly-motivated Chef with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. With over 20 years of experience in the food industry, I have displayed an unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and culinary skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Burke County Public School District Chef (Chartwel
Chartwells Compass Group
Charlotte
07.2025 - Current
- Oversaw culinary operations across multiple districts for Chartwells Compass Group.
- Developed menus that adhered to nutritional guidelines and accommodated dietary preferences, enhancing student satisfaction.
- Created menus to fall within districts budget.
- Managed special diets within the District.
- Created catering menus to meet the diverse needs of clients.
- Managed inventory and procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment.
- Involved in planning and final execution of Chopped competition
Director of Dining II
Chartwells K-12
02.2022 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the school's food service operation, including menu planning, staff management, budget control, quality standards, customer service, and compliance with SC State nutritional guidelines, maintaining strong relations with school administration and ensuring a positive dining experience.
- Cater all special events for the school district and charter schools.
- Engage the School Board in an array of multi-cultural culinary experiences.
- Responsible for all Chartwells K-12 events, Discovery Kitchen, Student Choice, Global Eats and Mood Boost.
- Communicate with the districts Superintendent and CFO of matters pertaining to Dining Operation and experience.
- Grant acquisitions for FFVP and School Garden.
- Spartanburg District #3 and Charter Schools – High Point Academy – Meeting Street Academy – Cherokee Charter Academy – Spartanburg Preparatory School
District Manager
Education Support Center, Seminole County Schools
Lake Mary
01.2014 - 02.2022
- Maintain a strict "on the road" schedule covering 8-10 schools (Elementary, Middle and High School).
- Communicate with principals and staff in planning, developing and utilizing the school Dining Service programs.
- Monitor compliance with Federal, State and School Board rules and regulations.
- Conduct federally mandated program reviews.
- Perform periodic food quality and sanitation inspections.
- Develop Dining Service managers to train kitchen personnel in the preparation of high-quality food.
- Communicate all circumstances that impact the safety, health and welfare of students, faculty and staff.
- Promote goal setting among managers to improve customer service and increase student participation.
- Lake Mary, Florida
Manager
Education Support Center, Seminole County Schools
Lake Mary
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Lake Mary, Florida
Assistant Manager
Select Service Partners of America
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Direct operations of fast paced dining facilities for more than 1000 customers daily.
- Manage activities of all subordinates 30 non-exempt employees.
- Evaluated performance and initiated disciplinary actions as necessary.
- Designed, created and implemented menus according to the tastes of patrons.
- Maintained Quality Control and Quality Assurance standards.
- Monitored and controlled labor, revenue, inventory and supplies.
- Montego Bay, Jamaica, Orlando International Airport and SFB Airport FL.
Food & Beverage Trainee/ Manager
SuperClubs All-Inclusive Resorts
04.2003 - 01.2006
- Oversaw Food and Beverage operations, ensuring high customer service, quality control, and compliance while developing menus, managing costs, handling inventory, maintaining vendor relations, and executing hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Hedonism Negril, Breezes, Montego Bay
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, JamaicaAssociates of Science - Hospitality Management, Food & Nutrition
Northern Caribbean University
Mandeville, JamaicaServSafe - Certification - Management
Skills
- Culinary training
- Culinary instruction
- Food safety
- Allergy awareness
- Menu innovation
- Supplier coordination
- Inventory control
- Culinary creativity
- Effective leader
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Regional Chef Imani Colclough and Celebrity Chef Jet Tila.
- Partnered with District Chef Michael Raimondo for Cooking with Confidence, teaching elementary students knife skills, reading and following recipes, kitchen sanitation and plate presentation.
- Featured Caribbean Chef Global Eats Spartanburg District #3 and Chartwells Discover Magazine Winter 2023-2024 Volume 8 Edition.
- Non-Findings on all SC State Food Service audits and visits for SBP, NSLP, CACFP and SSP.
- Implemented marketing strategies which affected an 8% growth in the customer base.
- Created a restaurant walk through guide and line check, to improve manager time management.
- Raised guest satisfaction score to an all-time high of 98% maintaining from a 72% average.
Timeline
Burke County Public School District Chef (Chartwel
Chartwells Compass Group
07.2025 - Current
Director of Dining II
Chartwells K-12
02.2022 - Current
District Manager
Education Support Center, Seminole County Schools
01.2014 - 02.2022
Manager
Education Support Center, Seminole County Schools
01.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Manager
Select Service Partners of America
01.2006 - 01.2011
Food & Beverage Trainee/ Manager
SuperClubs All-Inclusive Resorts
04.2003 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Northern Caribbean University
Associates of Science - Hospitality Management, Food & Nutrition
Northern Caribbean University