Justin Helton
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dedicated Chef skilled in menu creation and modification, team motivation and supervision, while consistently monitoring quality and overall cost control. Creative and artistic professional with sixteen years of hands-on experience preparing meals for customers in fast-paced environments. Well trained in healthy and gluten-free cuisines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Milkshake Concepts
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Led menu development to enhance culinary offerings and guest satisfaction.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure operational efficiency and adherence to food safety standards.
- Collaborated with management on inventory control and cost reduction strategies.
- Trained and mentored junior chefs in advanced cooking techniques and presentation skills.
Sous Chef
Chamberlain's Steak & Chop
Addison, TX
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
Chef De Cuisine
Local Pint
Flower Mound, TX
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Tracked inventory and placed orders to ensure proper inventory
- Trained, managed and motivated six person team
- Developed innovative recipes
Chef De Cuisine
Didi's Downtown
Frisco, TX
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Responsible for all day to day operations
- Placed orders daily to ensure proper inventory
- Trained, managed, and motivated an eight person team
- Created and implemented a weekly special menu
Sous Chef
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Austin, TX
11.2015 - 05.2019
- Trained, managed and motivated a fourteen person team
- Evaluated inventory levels and placed orders daily
- Placed orders daily to ensure proper inventory
- Had creative input on new menu items
- Performed cooking demonstrations for guests
Education
High School Diploma -
Frisco High
Frisco2010
Skills
Banquets and catering
Expert knife skills
Budgeting and cost control
Proficient in Scheduling
Leader in team management
Creating new dishes/menus
Certification
Managers' Serv Safe
Accomplishments
- James Beard House - selected for the honor to prepare a five course dinner in NYC
Timeline
Executive Sous Chef
Milkshake Concepts
06.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Chamberlain's Steak & Chop
10.2022 - 06.2023
Chef De Cuisine
Local Pint
06.2021 - 10.2022
Chef De Cuisine
Didi's Downtown
03.2020 - 06.2021
Sous Chef
Lake Austin Spa Resort
11.2015 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Frisco High