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JOHN CAMMACK

Auburn,CA

Summary


Culinary professional with deep commitment to delivering high-quality dining experiences. Expertise in crafting unique recipes and leading kitchen teams to consistent excellence. Known for adaptability and collaborative approach, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Fanatic Chef

US Foods
05.2023 - 10.2025
  • Support sales team, assist when prospecting, on-boarding new customers, and gaining penetration of our of current partners. Conduct test kitchen visits and customer site visits. Showcase our products, suggest techniques, create dialog with customers to see where and how we can assist them, such as technology, create and execute on trend menus, with a focus on labor saving, profitability, streamline of ordering and inventory control systems.

Owner / Executive Chef

Lefty’s Restaurant Inc.
01.2008 - 09.2022
  • Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
  • Trained staff of 52 on preparing techniques to fully utilize products
  • Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
  • Opened second restaurant, Hired and trained all staff members
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Held weekly demonstrations from start to finish on weekly specials.
  • Responsible for organizing and instructing seasonal cooking classes during slower times.

F&B Director / Executive Chef

Fountain Grove, Golf And Athletic Club
05.2000 - 09.2006
  • Had to learn to wear many different hats after 9-11 to help keep business afloat. From catering sales, catering manager, F&B, executive chef, and purchasing agent. Managed a staff of 58 employees
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Executive Chef

Bear Republic Brewery
01.1997 - 05.2000
  • Brand new start up, entire staff of 38 (including owners) needed to be trained. Entire menu was created and implemented from scratch. This restaurant had a very challenging layout, needed to be very creative to over come and develop solutions for success.
  • Implemented sheet to shelf inventory/ordering system to cut down on time to do inventory and ordering
  • Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
  • Implemented food cost and waste reduction initiatives to save money.

Education

Culinary And Hospitality - Hospitality Administration And Management

Leader Wolffe Culinary Academy
Sacramento, CA
03.1996

Skills

  • Employee development and retention
  • Food safety management
  • Customer engagement
  • Proficient knife skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Culinary operations management
  • Culinary techniques
  • Effective communications
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Certificated Management Food Handlers Safety Valid till April 2028

Timeline

Food Fanatic Chef

US Foods
05.2023 - 10.2025

Owner / Executive Chef

Lefty’s Restaurant Inc.
01.2008 - 09.2022

F&B Director / Executive Chef

Fountain Grove, Golf And Athletic Club
05.2000 - 09.2006

Executive Chef

Bear Republic Brewery
01.1997 - 05.2000

Culinary And Hospitality - Hospitality Administration And Management

Leader Wolffe Culinary Academy

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