Cody Johnson has extensive culinary experience working his way up from a dishwasher to certified grill master and culinary professional at Red Lobster. As a manager, he focused on reducing food costs and waste through training and data analysis. He also increased sales using fun marketing tactics like drink bingo cards and creative specialty cocktail menus. Johnson has a certificate in mechanical maintenance to perform basic equipment repairs in-house.
1. Cody A. Johnson
3336 Dixon Ln Apt 203
Kokomo IN, 46902
codyj121@gmail.com
Phone: 765-431-0075
Summary
I have a strong Culinary Background and I am also knowledgeable in
Beverage and Hospitality. I am a dedicated worker having only worked with
one company since I was 16. I am committed to my employer and
employees. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty and do some hands on
work since I have held nearly every job in the kitchen. I am versatile and
adaptable in every situation and I believe in fixing the problem before there
is one.
Professinal Experience
Red Lobster
Certified Professinal
I started in a dish room and worked my way through the kitchen eventually
making it to Certified Grill Master then onto Culinary Professional. I
assisted managers in running the kitchen and helped in every day
management tasks such as pre-shift paper work, food counts, and training
new team members.
Manager
Septemeber 2014- August 2015
When promoted to management I wanted to focus on increasing the bottom
line on the Monthly P&L and decreasing overall waste. I spread knowledge
to my culinary team of the high waste items using weekly and monthly
waste charts. Highlighting top waste items and listing the action plan in each
area in the kitchen.
To boost sales I wanted to make it fun for the sales team making bingo cards
listing several appetizers, drinks, and desserts. Making table top drink menus
listing fun sounding specialty drinks that were not on the normal menu, such
as Rum Runner, Grass hopper, and even one called the Zombie. Making the
job fun makes it easier to do and helps grow profit.
Education
2. Danville Area Community College, Danville IL.
Certificate: Mechanical Maintenance
2009-2011
Went to DACC for 2 years and received a certificate in Mechanical
Maintenance. This will allow me to do basic maintenance on the restaurants
equipment, saving money on costly repairs.
References available upon request.
