Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Professional Interests
Timeline
Generic

Justin Neal

Minneapolis

Summary

Dynamic kitchen professional with extensive management and customer service expertise. Proven track record in leading kitchen operations, training staff in food safety, and enhancing community engagement through culinary initiatives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Manager

MN Adult and Teen Challenge
Minneapolis
03.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
  • Managed daily kitchen operations and staff schedules efficiently.
  • Trained kitchen staff on food handling and preparation techniques.

BANQUET CHEF

MILLENNIUM HOTEL
Mpls
06.2015 - 01.2017

HEAD PM CHEF

EARL BROWN GRILLE and CAFÉ
Brooklyn Center
01.2011 - 01.2015

BANQUET CHEF

Le MERIDIAN/ GRAVES 601 HOTEL
Mpls
01.2007 - 01.2011

SOUS CHEF

BOBINO CAFÉ and WINE BAR
01.2004 - 01.2008

LINE COOK PREP COOK AND PASTRY ASSISTANT

ZELO
Mpls
  • Ordering all proteins and local vegetables, writing daily specials and schedules.

LINE COOK PREP COOK AND PASTRY ASSISTANT

NEW FRENCH CAFÉ
Mpls
  • Bread baker and pastry chef/ sous chef responsible for all kitchen duties.

LINE COOK PREP COOK AND PASTRY ASSISTANT

PIG ATE MY PIZZA
Robbinsdale
  • Butchering, dough maker and cold line sous chef for nightly specials.

Education

Professional Development Training -

Twin Cities R!SE
Minneapolis, MN
08-2023

Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Arts Institute International Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
05-2001

Skills

  • Staff management
  • Food safety compliance
  • Menu development
  • Inventory control
  • Culinary techniques
  • Customer relationship management
  • Time management
  • ServSafe certification

Volunteer Experience

Camp Cook, Courage Centers Minnesota, Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Assisted Living Facility.

Professional Interests

  • Guide and mentor members of the community to establish good housing resources.
  • Aide in elementary reading and math skill development K-4.

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

MN Adult and Teen Challenge
03.2025 - Current

BANQUET CHEF

MILLENNIUM HOTEL
06.2015 - 01.2017

HEAD PM CHEF

EARL BROWN GRILLE and CAFÉ
01.2011 - 01.2015

BANQUET CHEF

Le MERIDIAN/ GRAVES 601 HOTEL
01.2007 - 01.2011

SOUS CHEF

BOBINO CAFÉ and WINE BAR
01.2004 - 01.2008

LINE COOK PREP COOK AND PASTRY ASSISTANT

PIG ATE MY PIZZA

LINE COOK PREP COOK AND PASTRY ASSISTANT

NEW FRENCH CAFÉ

LINE COOK PREP COOK AND PASTRY ASSISTANT

ZELO

Professional Development Training -

Twin Cities R!SE

Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Arts Institute International Minnesota
Justin Neal