Johnny L Watts
North Charleston
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Compass Healthcare, excelling in grill operation and food safety. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and conflict resolution. Recognized for maintaining high sanitation standards and training new staff, ensuring a safe and efficient kitchen environment.
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Cook
Compass Healthcare
Charleston
04.2025 - Current
- Completed closing tasks involving arranging leftovers into storage containers for refrigeration or disposal, maintaining cleanliness of grills, and clearing grease traps.
- Educated new employees on grill operations and safety protocols.
- Ensured accurate and timely fulfillment of all orders.
- Sautéed vegetables like onions, peppers, and mushrooms to enhance burgers and sandwiches
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Responded promptly and courteously to guest inquiries and complaints.
- Operated cash register accurately and efficiently when needed.
- Assisted in restocking kitchen supplies when necessary.
Line Cook
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Ave
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Executed food preparation in accordance with recipes, ensuring proper portioning, cooking, and waste management protocols.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
Line Cook/Grill Cook
Rutledge Cab Company
Charleston
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained strict adherence to sanitation protocols when managing food products.
- Coordinated communication among staff regarding orders and menu adjustments.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
- Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Sauté Line Cook
Leon's Poultry & Oyster Shop
Charleston
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported team members during high-demand service periods.
- Conducted routine temperature checks on ovens, grills, stoves, and fryers for quality control.
Regularly monitored appliance temperatures to maintain safe cooking environments.
Ensured all cooking equipment operated within specified temperature ranges throughout shifts. - Communicated with other line cooks regarding daily specials and menu changes.
- Consistently checked product freshness before use by tasting it or smelling it for flavor or aroma irregularities.
- Assisted in the development of new menu items as requested by executive chefs or sous chefs.
- Cleaned up spills immediately after they occurred to prevent any further accidents from occurring in the kitchen area.
- Operated a variety of kitchen appliances including mixers, choppers, grinders, slicers safely per manufacturer instructions manual.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work area while adhering to safety regulations.
Cook
Taco Boy
Charleston
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Security Officer
Nelson Detective Agency
Elizabeth
01.2002 - 09.2005
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
Security Officer
SOS Security
Newark
02.1999 - 10.2000
- Assessed suspicious activities involving persons or vehicles on premises and communicated with appropriate authorities if warranted.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
Education
GED -
Bamberg Corp
Bamberg, SC05-1996
Skills
- Grill operation
- Food safety and sanitation
- Order fulfillment
- Cooking techniques
- Customer service
- Sanitation procedures
- Food safety
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Safety inspections
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Training coordination
Timeline
Grill Cook
Compass Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
12.2024 - 03.2025
Line Cook/Grill Cook
Rutledge Cab Company
08.2024 - 12.2024
Sauté Line Cook
Leon's Poultry & Oyster Shop
04.2022 - 10.2023
Cook
Taco Boy
03.2016 - 08.2016
Security Officer
Nelson Detective Agency
01.2002 - 09.2005
Security Officer
SOS Security
02.1999 - 10.2000
GED -
Bamberg Corp