Dandre Johnson
Levelland,TX
Summary
Artistic Lead Cook with 10 years of experience. Plating with creativity and planning innovative menus for dynamic eating experience. Successfully demonstrating efficient knife techniques and closely monitoring employee performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
Lubbock , TX
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared meals for lunch and dining services with average of Number tables per day.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Streamlined kitchen operations by creating more accurate prep sheets, standardized recipe files and product-rotation systems.
Kitchen Manager
Pecan Grill & Conference Center
Lubbock , TX
01.2015 - 09.2018
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Estacado High School
Lubbock, TX05.2007
Skills
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Contamination Prevention
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Food Plating and Presentation
- Portion Sizes
- Knife Safety
- Monitoring Food Safety
- Culinary Techniques
Certification
Food handlers
Timeline
Lead Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
10.2018 - 05.2019
Kitchen Manager
Pecan Grill & Conference Center
01.2015 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Estacado High School
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