Eric Johnson
Johns Creek
Summary
Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Outback/ Oyster Bay/ Strange Taco/ McCrays Tavern
Alpharetta/ Lawrenceville
12.2012 - 03.2025
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Chopped vegetables and seasoned meats and fish in preparation for grilling, sautéing and braising.
- Cleaned cooking and refrigeration equipment to sanitize and prevent food-borne illness.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepped garnishes to reduce wait times during lunch and dinner rush.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Grilled and deep-fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Gwinnett High School
Lawrenceville, GA05-2011
Skills
- Food safety
- Meal preparation
- Portion control
- Plating and presentation
- Prioritization and organization
- Effective communication
- Effective prioritization
- Vegetable preparation
- Meat cutting
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Food safety knowledge
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Timeline
Line Cook
Outback/ Oyster Bay/ Strange Taco/ McCrays Tavern
12.2012 - 03.2025
High School Diploma -
Central Gwinnett High School
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