Jaron Johnson
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Cracker Barrel, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous food handling. Skilled in recipe modification and maintaining sanitation standards, fostering a collaborative team environment to ensure seamless operations.
Hardworking and enthusiastic [Job Title] trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success.
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized, and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Cracker Barrell
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Cook
Park Creek Center
06.2025 - Current
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Line Cook
First Watch
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Line Cook
Huntington Convention Center Of Cleveland
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Prep Cook
Savage Burgers
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
Prep Line Cook
Seafood on Pier
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Remington College
Cleveland, OH12-2024
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass
Cleveland, OH05-2023
Skills
- Hostess support
- Team member support
- Order delivery practices
- Daily specials memorization
- Table resetting
- Food inspection
- Frying
- Cooking
- Sanitation
- Surface cleaning
- Recipe modification
- Dish preparation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Food handling
- Food presentation
- Vegetable washing
- Sauce preparation
Timeline
Cook
Park Creek Center
06.2025 - Current
Line Cook
First Watch
12.2024 - 06.2025
Line Cook
Huntington Convention Center Of Cleveland
03.2024 - 12.2024
Prep Cook
Savage Burgers
01.2023 - 03.2024
Prep Line Cook
Seafood on Pier
03.2022 - 01.2023
Server
Cracker Barrell
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Remington College
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass