Robert Johnson
Ukiah
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Senior Center of Ukiah
Ukiah
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted operation of Senior Center by preparing weekly meal components for Penny Alfred.
- Achieved or surpassed target metrics set for Penny's meal service.
- Measured and weighed ingredients to uphold quality standards and minimize waste.
- Executed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and ensuring freshness of food ingredients.
- Monitored the temperature of ovens and cookers to ensure safe temperatures were maintained.
- Set up buffet tables with prepared hot dishes prior to meal services.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Prepared a variety of homemade pies & cakes inexpensively and efficiently.
First Responder's Dinner
Self Employed Chef
Ukiah
05.2020 - 06.2025
- To highlight Ukiah's recognition of efforts made by local first responders team and assistance provided.
Executive Pastry Chef
Rhodes Supply
Ukiah
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Researched new products available on the market that could be used in creating unique desserts.
- Ensured all baked goods met health department regulations regarding storage temperatures and expiration dates.
- Designed custom cakes for special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries.
Chief Prep Chef
TA - Resaturant / Truck Stop
Troutdale
11.2017 - 04.2020
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Developed menus based on seasonal availability of ingredients; adjusted menus based on customer feedback or dietary restrictions.
- Set up, stocked, and maintained work stations with all necessary supplies.
- Followed HACCP guidelines for safe food handling practices; ensured that all foods are cooked at the appropriate temperatures.
- Adhered to all company policies and procedures regarding sanitation, safety, attendance, and personal hygiene.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Modified standard recipes to address customer requests for substitutions or allergen concerns.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Cultivated original menu items, precisely executing them to periodically refresh meal portfolio.
- Frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries, and cookies.
Timeline
Executive Pastry Chef
Rhodes Supply
05.2024 - 12.2024
Food Prep Cooking Assistant
Senior Center of Ukiah
01.2022 - Current
First Responder's Dinner
Self Employed Chef
05.2020 - 06.2025
Chief Prep Chef
TA - Resaturant / Truck Stop
11.2017 - 04.2020