Noah Johnson
Sous chef
Laurys Station,PA
Summary
Proven Sous Chef at Blue Monkey Catering, adept in kitchen leadership and food safety, enhanced guest satisfaction through innovative menu development and efficient team management. Excelled in food presentation, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance. Boosted kitchen productivity and fostered a collaborative environment, leading to positive health inspection results and elevated guest return rates.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Blue Monkey Catering
2023.03 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service and quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
- Implemented proper cleaning procedures, ensuring a safe and sanitary kitchen workspace compliant with health department regulations.
- Increased kitchen productivity by optimizing workflow processes and delegating tasks appropriately within the team.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
- Introduced new culinary techniques to the team, elevating the overall skill level and leading to more diverse menu offerings for guests.
- Plated every dish with attractive flair to meet strict restaurant standards and maintain stellar business reputation.
- Participated in menu planning meetings, offering creative input that led to new signature dishes garnering rave reviews from guests.
- Boosted customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality dishes and maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained open lines of communication with front-of-house management teams to address any potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting overall guest satisfaction levels.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele.
- Enhanced overall restaurant efficiency by streamlining kitchen operations and implementing effective time management strategies.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Front Line Cook
Fox Hill Country Club
2021.08 - 2022.08
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing high-quality meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Meticulously followed health and safety guidelines, contributing to a clean and sanitary kitchen workspace.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities by simultaneously managing multiple orders during peak service hours.
- Reduced food preparation time while maintaining quality through effective mise en place organization.
- Proactively communicated with front-of-house staff to ensure accurate order delivery and prompt resolution of issues.
- Maintained consistent flavor profiles and presentation standards, ensuring positive guest experiences.
- Cultivated a positive work atmosphere among the kitchen team, fostering collaboration during high-pressure situations.
Education
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA02.2024
College Preparatory -
Wyoming Area Secondary
Pittston, PA06.2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Safe Food Handling
- Menu Planning
- Food presentation
Timeline
Sous Chef
Blue Monkey Catering
2023.03 - Current
Front Line Cook
Fox Hill Country Club
2021.08 - 2022.08
Associates Degree - Culinary Arts
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
College Preparatory -
Wyoming Area Secondary
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