Chad Johnson
Louisville,KY
Summary
Energetic Chef with a passion for creating and executing creative meals. Outstanding food talent preparation with a strong attention to safe food handling procedures. Extensive background in catering handles a large volume of high-quality food. Superb time management and problem-solving aptitudes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
21c Museum Hotels
Louisville, KY
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented new menu items to meet customer needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients were available for daily operations.
- Managed staff of cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders as needed.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Trained new hires in proper kitchen procedures.
Sous Chef
21c Museum Hotels
Louisville, KY
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Collaborated with Executive Chef to create innovative dishes for special events.
Banquet Chef
21c Museum Hotels
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared meals in accordance with health regulations, ensuring food safety standards were met.
- Organized kitchen staff schedules and delegated tasks accordingly.
- Ordered ingredients and supplies as needed to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate banquet services for large groups or functions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell
Oklahoma City, OK05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK05-2011
Some College (No Degree) - Petroleum Geology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OKSkills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Knife Skills
- Recipe creation
- Food presentation
- Food Safety
- Team Management
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Kitchen Operations
- Food science
- Banquets and catering
- Kitchen Management
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
21c Museum Hotels
07.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
21c Museum Hotels
12.2021 - 07.2023
Banquet Chef
21c Museum Hotels
03.2020 - 11.2021
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Francis Tuttle Technology Center - Rockwell
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Carl Albert State College
Some College (No Degree) - Petroleum Geology
University of Oklahoma
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