Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Justin Helton

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
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
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
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
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
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
Frisco
2010

Skills

Banquets and catering

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