Johnny Houle
Great Falls,MT
Summary
Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Food Technician position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style. Results-driven professional seeking position as Food Technician. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures. Successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Mgr
Alias Smith And Jones Pawn
Great Falls , MT
02.2014 - 06.2022
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframe
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers
- Maximized performance by adjusting daily activities according to priority.
- Intake merchandise and assessing a dollar amount on the items worth.
- selling items to customers according to their worth.
- Handling any customers questions and concerns taking into account they are all valued customers and reach a compromise in instances that both the customer and self feel is satisfactory.
- Ledger balance management and cash drawer maintenance and count end of day.
- Pulling customer tickets for unpaid pawns therefore putting unpaid items out on the floor for sale.
- Showcase items for faster sale.
- any other duties that come up that are relevant to the job.
Line Chef
Dante's Creative Cuisine Restaurant
Great Falls, MT
11.2007 - 12.2013
- Followed recipes and food presentation standard .
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to provide head chef with proper ingredients for dishes.
- Operated fryer and cooked meats on grill.
- Complied with sanitation and nutrition regulations and safety standards.
- Maintained well-organized work area to keep work consistent.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
Grill Cook
Burgermaster Fast Food Restaurant Great
Great Falls, MT
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
- Monitored line efficiency and implemented improvements for increased productivity.
Dishwasher- Busser- Prep Cook
Marias Mexican Restaurant
Great Falls , MT
05.2001 - 10.2007
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or items used often by kitchen staff.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Disinfected counters and wiped down food prep surfaces to prevent illness and cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Helped team meet expected demands by restocking work areas throughout restaurant such as server stations, salad bars and supply cupboards.
- Kept all dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards .
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
- Oversaw incoming deliveries, unboxing supplies, shelving stock and rotating items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
Great Falls , Mt05.2003
Skills
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Food Quality Standards
- Closing Procedures
- Multi-Tasking Skill
- Troubleshooting Components
- Time Management
- Temperature Monitoring
Timeline
Mgr
Alias Smith And Jones Pawn
02.2014 - 06.2022
Line Chef
Dante's Creative Cuisine Restaurant
11.2007 - 12.2013
Grill Cook
Burgermaster Fast Food Restaurant Great
09.2006 - 10.2007
Dishwasher- Busser- Prep Cook
Marias Mexican Restaurant
05.2001 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Great Falls High School
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