Cary Noble
Ira,MI
Summary
Innovative Chef and Line Cook with a culinary diploma and 7+ years of success supporting restaurants and concession operations serving up to 20000 customers daily. Excel in setting high expectations and utilizing talent to prepare new recipes which align with consumer tastes, nutritional needs, and pricing strategies. Recognized for driving growth, minimizing costs, and elevating service standards. Leverage advanced team leadership, multitasking, customer service, time management, and organizational skills to thrive in fast-paced arenas.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
McLaren Health Care
Mount Clemens, MI, US
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Patrols the hospital grounds to make sure the staff and patients are safe
- Reports any unusual activity and monitors all video cameras for unusual activity
Event Security/Venue Security
Olympia Entertainment
Detroit, MI, US
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Provide onsite security for NBA, NHL games and Concert Events with up to 20,000 guests and control all entry points into the venue
- Remain calm and focused in high stress situations and use your abilities to quickly resolve issues
Event Security
S.A.F.E. Management
Detroit, MI, US
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Provide onsite security for NFL football games, concerts and events with up to 60000 participants
- Control entry points and conduct regular security assessments of the grounds
- Liaise and communicate effectively with security personnel to ensure the safety of the facility
- Remain calm and focused in high stress situations and use exceptional problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities to quickly resolve issues
Lead Concessions Cook/Grill Cook/Fry Cook Seasonal
Delaware North Company, Comerica Park
Detroit, MI, US
03.2015 - 06.2022
- Setup and prepped the line and salads for service for 15000 guests at 25 events monthly using strong organizational skills
- Utilized strong culinary abilities to maintain an average ticket time of 2-3 per order increasing client satisfaction
- Listened carefully to customer requests and steamed, grilled, sautéed, and fried orders correctly
- Complied with all Covid-19 and ServSafe guidelines to ensure the health and wellbeing of clients
Concessions Culinary Supervisor
Delaware North/Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI, US
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Setup and prep the line and salads for service for 10000 guests at 25 events monthly using strong organizational skills
- Utilize strong culinary abilities to maintain an average ticket time of 2 to 3 minutes per order increasing client satisfaction
- Listen carefully to customer requests and steam, grill, sauté, and fry orders correctly
- Comply with all Covid-19 and ServSafe guidelines to ensure the health and wellbeing of clients
Concessions Cook/Grill Cook/Fry Cook
Ford Field/Compass Group/Levy
Detroit, MI, US
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Took special precautions while preparing 500 meals daily for customers with food allergies
- Implemented strict portion controls to reduce costs while preparing ingredients saving the company hundreds weekly
- Maintained a sanitary work environment to decrease the risk of contaminated food
Sauté Cook/Fry Cook/Grill Cook
BurgerFin
Clinton Township, MI, US
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Prepared 50 meals for 100 customers daily with compliance with all company guidelines
- Catered to repeat regular customers thus increasing client retention
- Fostered a team-oriented environment to drive productivity and efficiency in a time-sensitive arena
Life Café Kitchen Manager
Life Time Fitness Health Club
Troy, MI, US
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Trained 5 employees in kitchen duties and utilized strong creative skills to create new, healthy smoothie combinations for 300 club members
- Implemented an inventory management and food rotation system to reduce costs
- Estimated key metrics including sales and customer traffic to ensure appropriate levels of produce to meet customer demand
Pantry Line Cook
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants
Clinton Township, MI, US
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Mentored new staff members and worked in a collaborative team environment to prepare salads, desserts, and pizzas for lunch and dinner service in a fast-paced setting
- Prepared new recipes and special menu items weekly to generate customer interest
- Maintained restaurant cleanliness and safety standards and complied with safety regulations
Suite Cook
Olympia Entertainment
Detroit, MI, US
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with up to 200 suite holders and prepared delicious food items which consistently exceeded patron expectations
- Organized the menu and prepared/cooked food for 100 events, games, and concerts each season for over 15000 guests
- Handled carving station duties, used strong communication skills to explain product selection, and carved specific slices of meat for each guest keeping items at the appropriate temperature
Prep Cook
Salvaggio International Marketplace
Clinton Township, MI, US
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Cooked 400+ meals daily meeting the restaurant's financial goals and exceeding client expectations
- Prepared ingredients and maintained sanitary standards in the kitchen for the well-being of customers
- Reviewed inventory daily to reduce waste and food costs, to increase the establishment's profit margins
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Mclaren Macomb Hospital
Mount Clemens, MI, US
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Prepared food, vegetables, and meats for dinner and lunch service using strong culinary skills
- Cooked and provided special meals catering to 200-300 daily patients in accordance with their disease condition
- Complied with all sanitation policies and procedures to prevent the spread of food-borne illness
Education
Certification/Diploma - Culinary Arts
Dorsey College-Roseville Culinary Academy
Roseville, MI09.2014
Skills
- Leadership
- Kitchen Management
- Meal Preparation
- Culinary Experience
- Cooking
- Restaurant Experience
- Inventory Control
- Food Production
- Food Safety
- Security
- CPR
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Time Management
- Kitchen Experience
- Cash register
- Surveillance
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Security Officer
McLaren Health Care
06.2023 - 10.2023
Event Security/Venue Security
Olympia Entertainment
11.2022 - 10.2023
Event Security
S.A.F.E. Management
11.2021 - 06.2023
Concessions Culinary Supervisor
Delaware North/Little Caesars Arena
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sauté Cook/Fry Cook/Grill Cook
BurgerFin
01.2020 - 07.2020
Concessions Cook/Grill Cook/Fry Cook
Ford Field/Compass Group/Levy
08.2019 - 12.2020
Life Café Kitchen Manager
Life Time Fitness Health Club
01.2019 - 07.2019
Pantry Line Cook
Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurants
05.2018 - 08.2018
Suite Cook
Olympia Entertainment
06.2016 - 03.2017
Prep Cook
Salvaggio International Marketplace
11.2015 - 03.2016
Lead Concessions Cook/Grill Cook/Fry Cook Seasonal
Delaware North Company, Comerica Park
03.2015 - 06.2022
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Mclaren Macomb Hospital
11.2014 - 04.2015
Certification/Diploma - Culinary Arts
Dorsey College-Roseville Culinary Academy