Demario Johnson
Buffalo
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Chef with extensive experience at Aramark and Chartwells Schools Dining Services, adept in kitchen management and food safety. Leveraged military discipline and exceptional communication to enhance team efficiency and reduce food waste significantly. Skilled in creating customized meal solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with health standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Aramark
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
Army
11.2018 - 11.2024
- Coordinated and administered logistics actions to support property transactions and accountability programs.
- Collaborated effectively across departments in managing government property books for all assigned units.
- Contributed to unit preparedness, preparing detailed reports on supply status and availability for command review.
- Safeguarded sensitive materials through strict adherence to security protocols, mitigating potential risks or losses.
- Assisted in logistical training, issued property and shipped and received assets.
- Reduced supply shortages with diligent monitoring of stock levels and proactive reorder recommendations.
- Supported mission success by issuing critical supplies during field training exercises and deployments as needed.
- Expedited supply requisitions by regularly updating the automated logistics database with accurate information.
- Responded to critical supply chain issues and devised contingency solutions to mitigate supply chain risk or inbound or outbound logistics disruptions.
- Streamlined workflow, implementing an organized storage system for easy access to essential supplies.
Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Education
Culinary And Pantry - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
06.2022
Associate Of Business Administration -
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY05.2021
Skills
- Military discipline
- Physical fitness
- First aid proficiency
- Food safety and sanitation
- Customer service
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Meal preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Warehouse safety
- Package unloading
- Packaging
- Adaptable to change
- Loading and unloading
- Stacking packages
- Truck loading and unloading
- Packing boxes
- Workplace cleanliness
- Label reading
- Sorting packages
- Package preparation
- Product packing
- Maintaining equipment
- Cash handling
- Time management skills
- Patience and empathy
- Work ethic and integrity
- Customer assistance
- Team player mentality
- Detail-oriented
- Exceptional communication
Timeline
Chef
Aramark
11.2024 - Current
Chef
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
08.2020 - 06.2023
92Y Unit Supply Specialist
Army
11.2018 - 11.2024
Culinary And Pantry - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Associate Of Business Administration -
Bryant And Stratton College
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