Michael Miller
Cache,OK
Summary
Cook/Shift Leader preparing menu items to order with recipe standardization, food portion control, food safety compliance, and consistent plating during busy service. Coordinates 3+ stations per service across grill, fryer, and oven work while keeping stations stocked, labeled, and organized for smooth ticket flow. Communicates with servers and kitchen staff to support accurate timing, special requests, and clean handoffs.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Sous Chef
Aramark Corporation
Togwotee, Wy
- Managed 150 dining room covers nightly across restaurant, bar, and employee dining room service.
- Oversaw restaurant, bar food, dining room, and employee dining room service operations.
- Prepared banquet and wedding menus for large groups with consistent timing and presentation.
- Developed menu items and standardized recipes to support kitchen consistency and recipe standardization.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Old Plantation Inn
Medicine Park, OK
- Prepared 15 prep items daily to keep the line stocked for service.
- Prepared ingredients, sauces, and garnishes to keep each station ready before service.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed food safety practices throughout each shift.
- Rotated stored ingredients and checked inventory levels to reduce waste and support restocking.
Butcher/Meat Cutter
D Bar Beef
Pryor, OK
- Smoked meats to develop consistent flavor, texture, and finish for service or retail use.
- Cured bacon and hams using careful timing and temperature control to support product quality.
- Applied Food safety compliance and Cross-contamination prevention while handling raw and finished products.
- Used Kitchen equipment operation to keep cutting and smoking tasks moving safely and efficiently.
- Handled inventory rotation and Food portion control to limit waste and keep product ready for use.
Meat Cutter/ Manager
Homeland Inc
Pryor, OK
- Tracked 200 inventory items weekly to keep product counts accurate and shelves stocked.
- Stocked meat cases and backroom inventory to maintain product availability throughout the shift.
- Cut meat to customer specifications while maintaining clean, efficient workstation practices.
- Followed food safety standards and cross-contamination prevention procedures during daily meat handling.
Line Cook
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
Tulsa, OK
- Operated grill and prep equipment safely while maintaining a steady workflow across assigned stations.
- Followed recipe standards to prepare menu items consistently and match kitchen presentation expectations.
- Applied food safety and cross-contamination procedures while handling raw ingredients and cooked dishes.
- Plated menu items neatly to support consistent portioning and timely service.
Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday
Tulsa, OK
- Followed recipe standards to prepare menu items consistently across each service period.
- Maintained clean workstations and followed food safety procedures throughout daily kitchen operations.
- Portioned ingredients carefully to support consistent presentation and controlled waste.
- Assisted with plating dishes to match kitchen standards and order specifications.
Chef de Cuisine
Emerald City Coffee and Bistro
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to maintain smooth service and steady output across stations.
- Maintained recipe consistency by preparing dishes according to established portion and presentation standards.
- Monitored food safety practices to support clean preparation areas and proper handling procedures.
- Coordinated line activity with kitchen staff to keep orders moving during peak meal periods.
Prep Line Cook
Applebee's
- Maintained clean prep stations and organized ingredients for efficient line production.
- Portioned ingredients according to recipe standards to support consistent plate quality.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while following routine cleaning and sanitation procedures.
- Assisted cooks with prep tasks and timed ingredient readiness for smoother service flow.
Line Cook
Riverside Cafe
- Followed recipe instructions to prepare menu items consistently and maintain portion control.
- Maintained clean workstations and handled ingredients with proper cross-contamination prevention practices.
- Used kitchen equipment safely to support efficient cooking and consistent meal preparation.
- Plated finished dishes carefully to match presentation standards and improve order consistency.
Cook/Shift Leader
Rusty Anchor Smokehouse
Salina, OK
03.2026 - 10.2026
- Prepared menu items to order, following recipe standardization and food portion control to deliver consistent quality.
- Applied plating techniques during busy service periods to maintain consistent presentation and guest appeal.
- Operated grills, fryers, ovens, and other kitchen equipment safely, monitoring times and temperatures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Rotated and labeled product while stocking stations before each shift to support freshness and efficient service.
- Coordinated ticket times, prioritized orders, and handled special requests with servers and kitchen staff to minimize delays.
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
OSU Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK03-2009
Skills
Kitchen equipment operation
Cross-contamination prevention
Food safety compliance
Food portion control
Plating techniques
Expediting
Kitchen staff supervision
Recipe standardization
Staff training
Hiring coordination
Banquet production planning
Shift scheduling
Inventory rotation
Purchasing workflow
Vendor management
Labor cost control
Food cost analysis
Menu costing
Dates Worked
- Emerald City Coffee and Bistro -January2009 December 2010
- Togwotee Mountain Lodge June 2010 -March 2013
- Old Plantationand Riverside Cafe April 2013-Otober 2014
- Applebee's November 14-May 2015
- Ruby Tuesday's and Hu Hot Mongolian Grill January 2015- March 2016
- Worked Construction for a while 2016-2018
- Homeland 2019 2022
- D Bar Beef March 2022 March 2023
Timeline
Cook/Shift Leader
Rusty Anchor Smokehouse
03.2026 - 10.2026
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
OSU Okmulgee
Meat Cutter/ Manager
Homeland Inc
Butcher/Meat Cutter
D Bar Beef
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Old Plantation Inn
Executive Sous Chef
Aramark Corporation
Line Cook
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
Line Cook
Ruby Tuesday
Chef de Cuisine
Emerald City Coffee and Bistro
Prep Line Cook
Applebee's
Line Cook
Riverside Cafe