Moné Johnson
Guelph
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Prepared Foods Cook/Clerk
Longo's
Guelph, ON
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained consistency in dish presentation and taste by following standardized recipes and utilizing grilling, sautéing, and braising techniques.
- Reduced waste by implementing portion control, rotating perishables to maintain freshness, and repurposing surplus items into daily specials.
- Supported customer interactions by recommending meals, highlighting promotions, resolving ingredient and allergen inquiries, and explaining preparation and ingredients methods.
Line Cook
Crafty Ramen
Guelph, ON
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Executed preparation and cooking of authentic Japanese cuisine such as ramen, gyoza, and dumplings ensuring expert-quality flavour and presentation in a dynamic culinary setting.
- Conducted accurate ingredient and food preparation by slicing meats, cutting vegetables and herbs, and marinating proteins.
- Facilitated guest interactions focusing on promoting dishes and elevating the dining atmosphere.
Pantry Line Cook
Joey Restaurants
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Prepared and plated various cold dishes, including salads, rice bowls, desserts, and appetizers, maintaining exact portion control and creative garnishing.
- Maintained freshness of ingredients such as produce, dairy products, and meats by implementing proper storage and rotation protocols, and minimize waste.
- Collaborated with kitchen team to ensure punctual execution of orders, juggling tasks such as plating salads, garnishing preparations, and entrée assembly during peak hours.
Prep Cook
Amsterdam BrewHouse
Toronto, ON
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured consistent quality in the preparation of ingredients including chopped vegetables, diced meats, and portioned seafood for high-volume restaurant service.
- Crafted house-made stocks, sauces, dressings, and marinades from scratch following standardized recipes and instructions to maintain uniform taste.
- Reported low inventory levels promptly for orderly restocking, sustained operational efficiency, and ensured freshness by labeling and storing items correctly while adhering to food safety protocols.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04.2029
Skills
- Food preparation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Frying and sautéing
- Food presentation
- Batch cooking
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Prepared Foods Cook/Clerk
Longo's
10.2024 - Current
Line Cook
Crafty Ramen
08.2023 - 09.2024
Pantry Line Cook
Joey Restaurants
01.2023 - 05.2023
Prep Cook
Amsterdam BrewHouse
06.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology
University of Toronto