Brian McCoy
Fort Gratiot
Summary
Reliable head cook offering several years of experience working in busy, institutional-sized kitchens.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook Shift Lead Manager
Big Boy Restaurant
Port Huron
03.2024 - 04.2026
- Oversaw kitchen operations, maintaining high food quality standards in a busy family restaurant.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and safety standards.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained cleanliness in food prep areas.
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting training of less experienced cooks.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
- Provided guidance and support to cooks during busy periods or when unexpected issues arise.
- Operated a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients.
- Collaborated with restaurant managers to streamline kitchen workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
Cook
Tackle Box 2
Fremont
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Prepared diverse menu items following recipes and daily specials.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during preparation and storage to ensure optimal taste and safety.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely meal service, enhancing customer dining experience.
- Followed health regulations to ensure safe food handling practices at all times.
- Cooked menu items using grills, fryers, and broilers while adhering to quality standards.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment with teammates to consistently achieve high customer satisfaction.
Cook
Dennys Resturant
Fremont
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Prepared diverse menu items following recipes and daily specials.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during preparation and storage to maintain high standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team capability.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely meal service, improving customer satisfaction.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including grills, fryers, and ovens.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Followed health regulations to ensure safe food handling practices at all times.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces to maintain hygiene standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
Chef And Restaurant
Vanguard Vocational Center
Fremont, OH06-1998
High School Diploma -
Ross High School
Fremont OH06-1998
Skills
- Kitchen management
- Food service management
- Kitchen operations
- Kitchen workflow management
- Food safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Quality control
- Menu development
- Cooking techniques
- Food preparation
- Cooking
- Time management
- Culinary innovation
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Head Cook Shift Lead Manager
Big Boy Restaurant
03.2024 - 04.2026
Cook
Tackle Box 2
08.2021 - 01.2024
Cook
Dennys Resturant
08.2014 - 08.2021
Chef And Restaurant
Vanguard Vocational Center
High School Diploma -
Ross High School