Justin Shannon
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Adept at kitchen management and culinary expertise, I enhanced food presentation and efficiency at Fogo De Chao. Leveraging skills in menu development and kitchen organization, I led teams to exceed customer satisfaction goals. My proficiency in inventory management and customer service significantly contributed to operational excellence, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills vital for culinary success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Fogo De Chao
623 Spectrum Center Dr
03.2022 - Current
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Prep Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
1141 Newport Center
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Dishwasher
Dukes
317 Pacific Coast Hwy
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots or Type items used often by kitchen staff.
Barista
Starbucks
1170 Baker St W
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lorin Griset
1915 W Mcfadden Ave05.2014
Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Menu development
- Task Delegation
- Ordering Supplies
- Food presentation
- Knife Skills
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Grilling Techniques
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Fogo De Chao
03.2022 - Current
Prep Cook
Cheesecake Factory Inc
09.2018 - 08.2020
Dishwasher
Dukes
06.2017 - 05.2018
Barista
Starbucks
10.2016 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Lorin Griset