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Johnny Morales

sacramento,ca

Summary

With the experience I have acquired, there is a strong foundation for continued development. My current objective is to position myself in a kitchen where I can continue to learn, refine, and execute in a positive, hard-working, team-building, idea-cultivating environment.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Sous Chef/ CDC

Polanco Cantina
Sacramento, CA
09.2020 - Current
  • Managed inventory, ordering, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance operations.
  • Developed daily/weekly production schedules for kitchen staff to enhance performance and quality.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations while maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.
  • Evaluated employee performance through monthly reviews and implemented corrective action plans.
  • Coordinated restaurant/banquet menu planning, recipe development, and execution of daily operations.

Kitchen Team Lead

Alaro Craft Brewery
Sacramento, CA
01.2019 - 09.2020

My position at Alaro includes, but is not limited to the following :

Preparing food, inventory of produce and staples, ordering. spread sheet entry and tracking of costs and profits, leader in team communication, liaison between General Management and Kitchen Staff, cleaning, staff support.

( Former Chef : Jason Azevedo, and Current: Chef David Santana )

Sous Chef

OakHaus Restaurant
Sacramento, CA
06.2017 - 12.2018

My responsibilities were food prep, cooking, clean up,inventory and ordering; shift leading, staff coaching, and exercising the highest industry standards. ( Chef Matthew Ridgeway)

Saute'/ Grill

Ink Eats and Drinks
Sacramento, CA
01.2016 - 05.2017

   Duties include cooking, clean up, station prep, and inventory. (Chef Chris Nestor)

Saute'/ Entree Cook

House Kitchen & Bar
Sacramento, CA
01.2013 - 06.2015

   Responsibilities included station prep, cooking, clean up, set up for next shifts, and inventory. I directly worked with the Chef and Sous Chef for daily  menu planning, catering, and staff supervision. ( Chef Chris Nestor, Sous Chef Tyler Huntley)

Shift Leader/ Cook

Rubicon Brewery
Sacramento, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013

   Responsible for opening kitchen, cooking, inventory, ordering, quality control, and scheduling. ( Chef Jeremy Guitery)

Entree and Appetizer Station

P.F. Changs
Sacramento, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010

   Responsibilities included station prep, cooking all appetizers and non-wok entrees, stocking the station, cleanup, and inventory. 

Education

Graduate - Culinary Industry Studies

LederWolfe Culinary Academy

National Restaurant Association/Manager First

Los Rios Cosumnes
Sacramento, CA

Timeline

Executive Sous Chef/ CDC

Polanco Cantina
09.2020 - Current

Kitchen Team Lead

Alaro Craft Brewery
01.2019 - 09.2020

Sous Chef

OakHaus Restaurant
06.2017 - 12.2018

Saute'/ Grill

Ink Eats and Drinks
01.2016 - 05.2017

Saute'/ Entree Cook

House Kitchen & Bar
01.2013 - 06.2015

Shift Leader/ Cook

Rubicon Brewery
01.2010 - 01.2013

Entree and Appetizer Station

P.F. Changs
01.2008 - 01.2010

Graduate - Culinary Industry Studies

LederWolfe Culinary Academy

National Restaurant Association/Manager First

Los Rios Cosumnes
Johnny Morales