Wellness-Focused Chef Culinary Educator Entrepreneur

LeTavia Johnson

Wellness-Focused Chef Culinary Educator Entrepreneur

Atlanta, GA *****************@*****.*** • 470-***-**** Professional Summary

Creative and compassionate chef with 15+ years of experience in culinary arts, wellness-centered food service, and private event catering. Proven leader in kitchen operations, menu design, and food education. Founder of Endless Foodgasms, blending nutrition, flavor, and joy for clients nationwide. Experienced in supporting diverse communities, teaching life skills through food, and managing full-service culinary operations. Professional Experience

• Chef SAGE Dining Services – Atlanta, GA Apr 2024– Apr 2025

• Prepare nutritious, inclusive meals (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergen-aware) for 50+ clients daily.

• Collaborate with leadership on adaptive menus based on seasonal or limited ingredients.

• Streamline kitchen workflows and propose waste-reduction strategies.

• Manage meal setup and breakdown with limited staff.

• Founder & Executive Chef Endless Foodgasms – Nationwide Jan 2005–Present

• Develop and execute custom menus for private events, weekly clients, and wellness retreats.

• Handle procurement, planning, cooking, presentation, and post-event review.

• Maintain strong client relationships with a high repeat rate.

• Oversee full business operations including invoicing, branding, and vendor coordination.

• Culinary Instructor & Life Skills Coach Genesis Alliance – Decatur, GA Aug 2023–Feb 2024

• Taught clients with mental and psychological challenges to prepare meals for 150+ attendees.

• Led training in food safety, knife skills, sanitation, and teamwork.

• Maintained kitchen inventory and budget while documenting client progress.

• Completed 30+ hours of behavioral training through RELIAS.

• Line Cook (Tapas & Fine Dining) CHG: The Iberian Pig / Cooks & Soldiers – Decatur, GA Jun 2021–Sep 2021

• Worked sauté and grill stations in fast-paced, high-volume kitchens.

• Prepared nightly family meals for BOH/FOH staff.

• Executed tapas dishes with precision and attention to plating. Additional Experience

• Convenience Store Manager King Food Mart – Atlanta, GA 2017–2018

• Overhauled inventory, POS, and vendor relationships; managed store renovations.

• Negotiated location use for on-site filming and oversaw security upgrades.

• Collections Specialist Friedman Collections – Atlanta, GA 2012–2013

• Revamped scripts and reduced payment declines to under 7%.

• Dessert Cart Specialist Levy Restaurants – Atlanta, GA 2007–2008

• Increased upsells by 33% through personalized service and alcohol pairings. Core Skills

Culinary & Kitchen Operations: Menu Design, Meal Prep & Plating, Allergen-Aware Cooking, Large-Batch Cooking, Tapas & Fine Dining, Food Safety (ServSafe), Inventory Management, Sanitation (OSHA Standards), Budgeting, Kitchen Workflow Optimization.

Teaching & Coaching: Culinary Instruction, Mental Health Sensitivity, Hands-On Training, Client Progress Documentation, Life Skills Coaching, RELIAS Certified.

Business & Hospitality: Event Catering, Client Relations, Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Branding, Pricing Strategy, POS Systems, Microsoft Office.

Soft Skills: Leadership, Time Management, Adaptability, Communication, Guest Service, Team Collaboration, Creativity Under Pressure. Education

Culinary Occupational Degree, Culinary Arts Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts – Atlanta, GA 2006–2008

High School Diploma North Springs High School – Atlanta, GA 2001–2004

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