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Education
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Certification
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Accomplishments
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Claudine Johnson

Claudine Johnson

Covington,GA
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Summary

Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement. Proficient Sous Chef highly effective at operating in fast-paced, demanding environments. Adaptable professional with success handling any challenge. Approximately 20-year background in high-end restaurant industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Piedmont Newton Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024

Prepare meals for both customers and patients

  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
  • Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
  • Call patients to go over menu options
  • Resolve conflicts between employees
  • Deliver meals to patients when needed
  • Adjust diets for patients
  • Ensure that meals are following patients’ allergy
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
  • Work at the cash register when needed
  • Validate and verify patient meals with nurses and nutritionist.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.

Chef Supervisor

Piedmont Fayette Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2023


  • Streamlined food preparation processes for faster service times and better quality control.
  • Troubleshot equipment issues in the kitchen quickly so as not to disrupt operations or compromise food safety.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems and reducing food waste.
  • Ensured consistent presentation of dishes by establishing plating standards and providing training to kitchen staff members.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction by consistently creating and presenting high-quality dishes.
  • Implemented cross-training programs for employees, increasing versatility within the team and allowing for smoother shift rotations.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members amicably while taking steps to prevent future issues.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, promoting teamwork among kitchen staff members for improved productivity.
  • Oversaw catering events from planning to execution, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
  • Utilized seasonal ingredients in menu development, offering fresh options that appealed to customers'' preferences.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to provide seamless dining experiences for guests.
  • Trained junior chefs on culinary techniques, improving overall skill levels within the team.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kitchen environment, ensuring compliance with health codes and regulations.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Prepare cafeteria menus
  • Provide supervisory guidance to all cooks, cashiers, RSRs and dietary helpers
  • Ensure that temperatures logs are updated
  • Ensure that meals are prepared according to the patient’s dietary needs
  • Assist with sanitation when needed
  • Validate and verify meals with nurses and call center
  • Delegate duties to patient nutrition rep.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.

Sous Chef

Aramark (Georgia Tech)
09.2019 - 05.2021
  • Supervise and assign duties to staff
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
  • Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
  • Keep up-to-dates with food items
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
  • Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Ensure that temperature logs are up to date
  • Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized.

Sous Chef

Piedmont at Buckhead
01.2016 - 08.2019
  • Keep up-to-dates with food items
  • Ensure food portion is controlled
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
  • Developed full, tasting and special events menus to meet establishment needs and maintain strong customer levels.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.
  • Ensure that temperature logs are up to date
  • Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
  • Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
  • Coordinated with vendors to order supplies and maintain high quality standards.
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Assisted with menu development and planning.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.

Line Cook

Piedmont Driving Club
02.2014 - 06.2017


  • Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining prep tasks and effectively organizing workstations.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using various kitchen equipment safely for efficient food preparation.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Assisted in inventory management by accurately tracking supplies and placing orders as needed.
  • Mastered various cooking techniques, broadening menu offerings and introducing innovative dishes.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Prepare sushi
  • Ensure that food is at the proper temperature
  • Plate food to restaurant standard
  • Clean and sanitize work area.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.

Education

Associate of Applied Science Degree: Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Tucker, Georgia
05.2015

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Workplace Safety
  • Staff Management
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Training and mentoring
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Staff Motivation
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise

Certification

Serv Safe Certified

References

References will be available upon request.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveHealthcare benefits401k matchPaid time off

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 22 staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Documented and resolved vegetarians/vegan's complaint about not having substantial menu to cater to them. I sat with my boss a created more vegan/vegetarian options. which led to everyone being happy.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Timeline

Shift Supervisor - Piedmont Newton Hospital
11.2023 - 04.2024
Chef Supervisor - Piedmont Fayette Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2023
Sous Chef - Aramark (Georgia Tech)
09.2019 - 05.2021
Sous Chef - Piedmont at Buckhead
01.2016 - 08.2019
Line Cook - Piedmont Driving Club
02.2014 - 06.2017
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Associate of Applied Science Degree: Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts
Claudine Johnson