Anthony Johnson
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Corner Pub and Grill
Creve Coeur, MO
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Line Cook
The Shack Seafood & Oyster Bar
Creve Coeur, MO
03.2000 - 04.2024
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Lead Line Cook
Bristol Bar & Grill
Creve Coeur, MO
02.1989 - 01.1992
- Monitored cooking temperatures and ensured that dishes were presented properly.
- Trained new cooks on recipes, preparation methods, safety procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Performed other related duties as assigned by the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while ensuring quality control.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Line Cook Supervisor
Darryl's Restaurant
Creve Coeur, MO
02.1989 - 01.1992
- Inspected supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Monitored daily operations of kitchen staff to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Directed, supervised, and trained line cooks in preparation of dishes according to recipes and established standards.
- Managed inventory levels for perishable goods such as vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meats, and seafood.
- Scheduled shifts for line cooks based on projected business volume and staffing needs.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service in a professional manner.
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vashon High School
St Louis, MO05-1987
Skills
- Following cooking methods and techniques
- Grilling, Saute, Fry Techniques
- Stock Rotation
- Food Preparation and Presentation
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Station Setup
- Setup Buffet for 300 customers
- Effective prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Quality assurance and control
- Highly motivated
- Time Management
- Crew training
- Task Delegation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Team Coordination
- Active listener
- Kitchen Organization
Timeline
Line Cook
Corner Pub and Grill
03.2020 - 04.2024
Line Cook
The Shack Seafood & Oyster Bar
03.2000 - 04.2024
Lead Line Cook
Bristol Bar & Grill
02.1989 - 01.1992
Line Cook Supervisor
Darryl's Restaurant
02.1989 - 01.1992
High School Diploma -
Vashon High School