JEREL JOHNSON
Denver,CO
Summary
Seasoned kitchen professional with over 15 years in food preparation and restaurant operations. Expertise includes grilling, frying, meal preparation, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. Combined with 5 years of security experience, strong communication and conflict de-escalation skills enhance team dynamics and ensure safe environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead Cook
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Denver, USA
2018.02 - Current
- Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining consistent food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and service standards.
- Prepare food using a variety of cooking methods, including grilling, frying, sautéing, and other restaurant techniques.
- Maintained organized, sanitary kitchen while ensuring proper handling, storage, and rotation of food and supplies to uphold safety standards.
- Inspect refrigeration units, food-storage areas, and cooking equipment to support health, safety, and sanitation compliance.
- Monitored inventory and stock levels to ensure availability of ingredients and supplies for seamless kitchen operations.
- Fostered effective teamwork and communication among kitchen staff in fast-paced environment.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Denver, USA
2012.11 - 2018.02
- Monitored and patrolled assigned locations to ensure safety and security for personnel and property.
- Responded to incidents and emergencies, documented events accurately, and communicated critical issues to supervisors and relevant personnel.
- Managed conflicts using calm, professional communication to effectively de-escalate difficult situations.
Night Shift Lead
Jersey Mike's Subs
Shelby Charter Township, USA
2007.03 - 2012.11
- Prepared meats, vegetables, breads, cold subs, and hot subs according to restaurant quality and food-safety standards.
- Completed closing procedures, restocked inventory, organized the restaurant for opening, managed cash, and completed end-of-day checklists.
- Completed closing procedures, restocked inventory, organized restaurant for opening, managed cash, and ensured accuracy of end-of-day checklists.
- Assisted team members during busy shifts, maintaining organization and readiness of restaurant for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Utica High School
Utica, MISkills
- Kitchen Operations
- Food Preparation
- Grilling & Sautéing
- Meal Preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Quality Control
- Inventory & Stocking
- Restaurant Operations
- Team collaboration
- Customer Service
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Kitchen Lead Cook
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
2018.02 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
2012.11 - 2018.02
Night Shift Lead
Jersey Mike's Subs
2007.03 - 2012.11
High School Diploma -
Utica High School