Jacob Finley
Experienced Line Cook
Center Line,MI
Summary
I'm currently living in the Center Line area. I absolutely enjoy cooking, food prep, helping other coworkers. I'm a motivated worker, I can multitask and do as I'm told. If I have a question about something, I always ask. Cooking has always been a major passion of mine. Always willing to learn new things and new ways of cooking. I do enjoy being a team member and working apart of a team in the back of house setting. I give my 110% all.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Haney's Family Restaurant
Center Line, Michigan
05.2025 - Current
- Restock making sure opening shift is ready to rock
- Prep, make sure stock is good to go, also rotate daily
- Mop, help clean the grill
- Making sure the food is hot and ready for the customers
Line Cook
Betty Jane's Bar & Grill
Warren, MI
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
- Cooked and plated dishes according to restaurant standards.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Griff's Grill
Howell, USA
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Mainly grill and fryers, help stock and prepare for the day.
- Sometimes I help wash dishes and do prep work as well.
- Help with the daily tasks of the day.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Howell, USA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Was on grill and fryers, sometimes I helped with the putting together customers orders.
- Also helped stock, sweep and mop.
Line Cook
Block Brewing Company
Howell, USA
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Helped prep food, was on fryers, helped with mac and cheese, green beans.
- Pizza oven/salads as well.
Line Cook
Firewood Grill
Howell, USA
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Help wash dishes, prep and cook.
Donut Production
Dunkin' Donuts
Howell, USA
11.2020 - 03.2022
- I help, glaze, tray up and finish donuts.
- Dishes and trash.
Cook/Dishwasher
Jonna's Bar & Grill
Howell, USA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Helped prep food, sometimes cooked, mainly dishwashed.
- Also, cleaned the floors and bathrooms.
Line Cook
Big Boy Restaurant
Brighton, USA
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Prep, sometimes helped with dishwashing duties.
- Cook meals for the customers.
Line Cook
Washington Grill
Washington, USA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped cook, set up plates.
- Clean my area and do what was needed to do.
Education
High school -
New Haven High School
New Haven, MI06.2014
High school -
K12 online
06.2012
High school -
Romeo High School
Romeo, MI06.2011
Skills
- Food Service
- Food Preparation
- Food Handling
- Food Safety
- Busser
- Culinary Experience
- Cooking
- Kitchen Experience
- Grill operation
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Food plating
- Workstation setup
- Food presentation
Additional Information
I'm a great listener and worker, always asking for help when I need it. I help others the best I can whenever a coworker needs help. I love being a cook and working with food.
Languages
English, Expert
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Haney's Family Restaurant
05.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Betty Jane's Bar & Grill
03.2025 - 05.2025
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Griff's Grill
07.2023 - 02.2025
Crew Member
McDonald's
02.2023 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Block Brewing Company
08.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook
Firewood Grill
03.2022 - 09.2022
Donut Production
Dunkin' Donuts
11.2020 - 03.2022
Cook/Dishwasher
Jonna's Bar & Grill
08.2020 - 11.2020
Line Cook
Big Boy Restaurant
07.2019 - 10.2019
Line Cook
Washington Grill
01.2018 - 05.2019
High school -
New Haven High School
High school -
K12 online
High school -
Romeo High School