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David Johnson

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Seminole Hard Rock Casino, excelling in meal preparation and innovative recipe creation. Proven ability to enhance menu offerings while maintaining strict culinary safety procedures. Adept at managing kitchen operations and fostering teamwork, ensuring a clean and efficient work environment.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PM Cook

Wickshire Countryside
3141 McMullen Booth Clearwater Fl
08.2024 - 10.2024

.I planned out the menu for the evening, by prepping and cooking

all the food for the dinner menu.

. Plated all the meal tickets for each resident.

. Supervised the dinning crew.

. Closed the kitchen and pulled necessary product for the next

day.

  • Maintained a clean and hygienic kitchen environment through regular cleaning schedules and strict sanitation policies.

Lead Prep Cook

Tijuana Flats
Oldsmar, FL
06.2021 - 04.2024

. Opened the kitchen, Prepped all food from scratch using the

recipes provided.

  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict health department guidelines and preventing crosscontamination.
  • Reduced order errors by clearly labeling prepped items with necessary information like dates, ingredient names, and allergens.

Cook 1

Seminole Hard Rock Casino
Tampa, FL
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Cooked for large groups of people and managing various types of food for large events.
  • Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs, and budget.
  • Enhanced menu offerings by developing innovative and delicious recipes tailored to clients'' preferences.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.

Education

Pharmacy Technician

SouthEastern College
Tampa, FL
09-2014

Skills

  • Advanced Culinary Knife Techniques
  • Meal Preparation Expertise
  • Culinary Safety Procedures
  • Grilling Expertise
  • Culinary Presentation
  • Culinary Recipe Creation
  • Nutritional Planning for Special Diets

Certification

  • Food Handler's Permit/License- County or city public health departments.
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification - National Restaurant Association.

Timeline

PM Cook

Wickshire Countryside
08.2024 - 10.2024

Lead Prep Cook

Tijuana Flats
06.2021 - 04.2024

Cook 1

Seminole Hard Rock Casino
09.2018 - 02.2020

Pharmacy Technician

SouthEastern College
David Johnson