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Sydney johnstone

Eugene,OR

Summary


Personal Chef with 30 years of experience cooking in commercial and residential kitchens. Delivers deep passion for food, large repertoire of ethnic and classic dishes and self-motivation to learn new recipes. Strong focus on teamwork, and flexibility with good communication skills. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high stress environments and remaining calm. Has high quality food standards and passionate about reducing waste.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Chef

LOVR Kitchen
01.2001 - Current
  • Plans menus that incorporated healthy, fresh food sourced from local farmers and stores.
  • Conducts a wide variety of culinary classes for the community and hosts guest chefs.
  • Prepares meals for small dinner parties and large events.
  • Develops menus, controls food costs and oversees quality, sanitation, and safety processes.

Hospitality Kitchen Guest Chef

Eugene Mission
03.2022 - 09.2024
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques utilizing donated food.
  • Trained volunteer kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes for our community groups.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.

Head Chef Circle Bar Dude Ranch

True Ranch Services
05.2022 - 09.2023
  • Menu Development and execution of three meals a day plus snacks for ranch guests, large groups and staff.
  • Purchased all kitchen equipment and maintained kitchen organization.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Cultivated dynamic and supportive kitchen environment, fostering teamwork and effective communication among staff.
  • Implemented rotating special menu to showcase culinary creativity.
  • Reduced food waste and improved sustainability practices with farm-to-table approach.
  • Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Washington MEDEX Northwest
Seattle, WA
08-2009

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
06-2025

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Knife skills
  • Cooking techniques
  • Meal preparation
  • Food presentation
  • Culinary expertise
  • International cuisine

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
  • Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
  • Wine Tasting

Timeline

Head Chef Circle Bar Dude Ranch

True Ranch Services
05.2022 - 09.2023

Hospitality Kitchen Guest Chef

Eugene Mission
03.2022 - 09.2024

Personal Chef

LOVR Kitchen
01.2001 - Current

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

University of Washington MEDEX Northwest

No Degree - Culinary Arts

Lane Community College

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