Derik Wollard
Byron,MI
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Toasted Oak Grill & Market
06.2022 - Current
- As a line cook, I set up and broke down my station with the proper ingredients while ensuring they were rotated and flipped correctly.
- I primarily run the sauté station, but I have the knowledge and ability to run the entire line.
- I also maintain the cleanliness of equipment.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
Executive Assistant
Gage Specialties LLC
10.2019 - 06.2022
- I help owners with day to day tasks of running the company from day to day
- This includes international shipping, accounting, light maintenance work, and setting up meetings
- I also assist in the organic cultivation of plant-based medicines
Line Cook
Independence Village
07.2021 - 06.2022
- As a line cook I cook banquet style cooking for plated meals for 140 people plus, I also do temp logs and internal audits, as well as check after jobs for front of house
- Some other duties I preform from time to time are; food delivery, dealing with resident complaints, substituting menu items for ditary or religious reasons and sanitation
Cook
Main Street Grill & Tavern
02.2020 - 09.2020
- As one of two cooks i am responsible for opening and closing the kitchen, stocking stations, prep, and short order cooking
- We also handle kitchen sanitation.
Grill Cook
Single Barrel socail
08.2019 - 10.2019
- I helped open the kitchen from day one, assisted in adjusting recipes, establishing plating, writing specials, and menu
- Once opened i ran the wood assist grill and saute.
Line Cook
Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
- Im responsible for preparing food in a timely and sanitary fashion, as well as maintaining a clean kitchen and work environment
- We cook in a buffet as well plated meal style.
Line Cook
Michigan Beer Company
06.2017 - 04.2018
- I went from a dishwasher to one of the strongest cooks in the kitchen in less than two months
- This required a high attention to detail and dedication to my work
- Asembly line
Line operator
CRW PLASTICS
06.2016 - 06.2017
- I was responsible for quality control and keeping the rest of the line working together to achieve quota.
Line Worker
Thai Summit America Corporation
02.2015 - 09.2015
Prep Cook
Janelle's
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Education
- High school or equivalent
Education
High School Diploma -
Byron Area High School
Byron, MISkills
- Food rotation
- Portioning
- Food presentation talent
- Kitchen sanitation
- Plating
- Food safety
- Order delivery practices
Timeline
Line Cook
Toasted Oak Grill & Market
06.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Independence Village
07.2021 - 06.2022
Cook
Main Street Grill & Tavern
02.2020 - 09.2020
Executive Assistant
Gage Specialties LLC
10.2019 - 06.2022
Grill Cook
Single Barrel socail
08.2019 - 10.2019
Line Cook
Waldenwoods Resort and Conference Center
02.2019 - 08.2019
Line Cook
Michigan Beer Company
06.2017 - 04.2018
Line operator
CRW PLASTICS
06.2016 - 06.2017
Line Worker
Thai Summit America Corporation
02.2015 - 09.2015
Prep Cook
Janelle's
06.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Byron Area High School