Brent Johnson
Lake Mary FL, ***46
**************@*****.***
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