Curtis hanink
swartz creek
Summary
graduated from lake fenton high school, and genesee career institute. GCI(genesee career institute has a level 1 and level 2 culinary essentials program with their own restaurant. During my time at gci i acquired a vast amount of culinary knowledge. I am serv safe food handler, allergen, and management certified, i have also don't rubix online culinary school level 1-2. I have also participated in the act-so national cooking competition and placed fourth while getting a gold medal for the local comp. out side of my schooling i have3 years of fine dining work experience with andiamo pasta and chops, and oakhurst country club. at andiamo i trained under a lot of chefs including the chefs from the other resturants. i am very knowladgeable and would love to become a chef one day under the right training and own my own resturant.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Vicari Restaurant Group
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted quality checks on dishes before service, ensuring adherence to culinary standards and guest expectations.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook
Invited Group
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared and seasoned ingredients according to menu specifications, ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation.
- Operated kitchen equipment, maintaining safety standards and adhering to sanitation guidelines for food preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to execute high-volume service during peak hours, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Assisted in developing daily specials, contributing creative input to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during high-volume service periods.
- Trained new kitchen staff on procedures, recipes, and equipment usage to enhance team performance.
- Adapted quickly to changing menu items and customer preferences, ensuring consistent quality of service.
- Implemented time-saving techniques that improved overall kitchen workflow during peak hours.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
BOH Line Cook
Vicari Restaurant Group
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to standardized recipes and portion sizes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely food service and exceptional customer experience.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocking supplies as needed to maintain kitchen efficiency.
- Developed new menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback, improving engagement.
- Ensured consistent taste and quality by adhering to standardized recipes and carefully measuring ingredients.
- Consistently met high volume demands while maintaining impeccable quality control standards for all dishes prepared.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI01-2026
High School Diploma -
Genesee Career Institute
Flint, MI05-2025
Skills
- Effective time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food safety knowledge
- Kitchen sanitization
- Cleanliness standards
- Following cooking methods
- Deep fryer operation
- Quality control
Certification
- ServSafe FoodHandler
- ServSafe Allergen
- ServSafe Manager
- Roubxe Online Culinary 1
- Rouxbe Online Culinary 2
Timeline
Line Cook
Vicari Restaurant Group
09.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Invited Group
06.2025 - 09.2025
BOH Line Cook
Vicari Restaurant Group
11.2022 - 06.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
High School Diploma -
Genesee Career Institute