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Executive Chef

Location:
Orlando, FL
Salary:
50,000
Posted:
May 24, 2015

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Resume:

Brent Johnson

*** ******** ***

Lake Mary FL, ***46

901-***-****

**************@*****.***

Education

Valencia Community College

****- **** ********** ** ****** and Pastry Management

Graduated 3.0 GPA

LeCordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Atlanta

2004- 2006 Associate of Occupational Science Degree in

LeCordon Bleu Culinary Arts

Graduated 3.6 GPA.

Treadwell High School Memphis, Tennessee

Activities

Honors Graduate, Drill Team, Rifle Team,

Future Teachers of America, Track,

A.J.R.O.T.C

NAACP

Salvation Army Volunteer and Avid Blood Donor

Work History

2/2014- Present Executive Chef

Renaissance Retirement

Supervise all Dietary Staff (Cooks, Servers, Sous Chef, and

Dishwashers)

Maintain Food, Paper, Small wares, Labor, and Chemical

Budgets

Make Weekly Schedule

Make daily menus with at least 4 choices for lunch and

dinner Fresh baked bread and desserts daily

92% From Scratch Kitchen

Weekly inventory and schedule food deliveries

Control quality of the food and HAACP regulations

Interview and hire staff when needed

Maintain proper paperwork

Adhere to resident diet concerns and restrictions

Manage 18 employees (sous chef, cooks, servers, and

dishwashers)

Help wherever help was needed in the facility

Display Cooking

Selfless

Implement team building activates for staff in the

community

Sanford, FL

09/2013-2/2014 Executive Chef

Terrace 390 Rustic Grill

Featured in the Orlando Sentinel

Recipe tasting and implementations

Managed 10 Cooks and Pastry Chefs

Managed liquor sales on club nights

Cooked meals a la cart for lunch and dinner

Catering for the Bank of America Building

Orlando, FL

06/2012-9/2013 Wyndham Grand Hotel Bonnet Creek

Room Service Cook, Banquet Cook, Overnight Cook, and Deep

Bleu Seafood Restaurant Line Cook

Can discuss responsibilities... Too many to list

Orlando, FL

12/07- 06/2012 Culinary Lead

Gaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center

Sunset Sam's Fish Camp

Capable or working all stations, both shifts including

Prep

Complete numerous table touches and get guest feedback

daily

Maintain HACCP

Keep fellow Stars involved

Assist Chef's when needed

Maintain Star Value's

Create Special's (when Business allows)

Ensure that the next shift is informed and ready to go

(prep, etc.)

Keep chef's informed

Help fellow star's with work related problem's and

training

Teach Basic Food Safety Class

Orlando, FL

02/07- 2/08 Wolfgang Puck's Caf

Downtown Disney

Prepare and produce quality food in a high volume

restaurant

Prepare specials daily

Work numerous line positions including; Pizza, Saut,

Pasta, Pantry, Expo, and Fry stations

Display and maintain professionalism while on/off stage

Demonstrate and up hold Disney standards and rules per

Disney guide lines.

Produce and maintain the quality of the food and restaurant

Orlando, FL

12/06- 06/07 Cinderella's Royal Table

Magic Kingdom Castle

Work assigned station

Display and maintain professionalism while on/off stage

Demonstrate and uphold Disney standards and rules per

Disney guide lines.

Produce and maintain the quality of the food and restaurant

Maintain teamwork and Proper work behavior at all times

Orlando, FL

06/06-12/06 Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Sous Chef Intern

Completed Management classes

Maintained three restaurants and one prep kitchen.

Complete and verify HAACP documents

Input payroll

Conduct inventory

Complete opening and closing checklist.

Maintain a friendly but productive work environment

Help guest with special diets and food allergies

Conduct menu changes and tasting

Deal with guest comments and concerns

Conduct table touches

Supervise and assist cast members when help is needed

Orlando, FL

10/06 - 10/13 Florida Army National Guard

Food Service Operations Sergeant/ E-6

Kitchen Manager

Feed 500+ Soldiers

Order, and supervise preparation

and service of Army regulation meals

Complete specialized training

Maintain all equipment

Counsel Soldiers

Orlando, FL

11/05-6/06 Walt Disney World College Program

The Yatch and Beach Club Resort

Yatchsman Steakhouse (A La Carte)

Maintain the quality of the restaurant while using the

skills

Learned and obtained at LeCordon Bleu

Display and maintain professionalism while on/off stage

Demonstrate and up hold Disney standards and rules while

seeking knowledge and growth

Orlando, FL

10/05- 11/05 Walt Disney World College Program

The Yatch and Beach Club Resort

Cape May Caf (Buffet)

Complete a four month externship using

Skills learned and received at LeCordon Bleu.

Display and maintain professionalism while on stage

Demonstrate and up hold Disney standards and rules

Orlando, FL

4/00 - 4/06 Tennessee Army National Guard

Food Service Specialist

Prepare and serve Army regulation meals

Complete specialized training

Maintain all equipment

03/02 -09/02

KFC Memphis, TN

Cook/Cashier

Produced quality food

Assisted the customers with his/her order

Maintained store at all times

05/98 - 09/00 Captain D's Memphis, TN

Cook/Cashier

Displayed great customer service skills

Produced quality food

Maintained store at all times

Filtered and changed shortening.

Worked every station in restaurant

Certifications ServSafe, Nutrition, ACF Certified Culinarian, Certified

Food Safety Manager

Awards Career Planning Certificate, USO Certificate,

Perfect Attendance Certificate



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