Dana Johnson
Fort Atkinson,wi
Summary
Dynamic kitchen manager with a proven track record at Brock's Riverwalk Bar and Grill, excelling in food quality and customer satisfaction. Skilled in multitasking and food handling, I effectively trained staff and reduced waste, ensuring compliance with health regulations while delivering visually appealing dishes that catered to diverse dietary needs.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Brock's Riverwalk Bar and Grill
01.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Adhered to strict dietary restrictions when creating customized meal options for guests with allergies or preferences.
Cook1/Cook2/Cook Supervisor
University Of Whitewater
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
Kitchen Manager
Brock's Riverwalk Bar and Grill
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with attentiveness to dietary restrictions and allergen concerns in menu offerings.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort High School
Fort AtkinsonSkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Sanitation
- Supply restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Food presentation
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Grilling
- Frying
Timeline
Cook
Brock's Riverwalk Bar and Grill
01.2024 - 08.2025
Cook1/Cook2/Cook Supervisor
University Of Whitewater
08.2023 - 05.2024
Kitchen Manager
Brock's Riverwalk Bar and Grill
04.2018 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Fort High School
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