Lucas Micciche
Medford,NJ
Summary
Energetic Culinary Arts student with passion for food and commitment to providing customers with exceptional culinary experiences. Focuses on using fresh ingredients to create flavorful dishes appealing to different palates. Well organized team player offers clear communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Seasonal Cook
The BoatYard
05.2023 - Current
- Seasonal position worked May - October between 2019 - 2023
- Supervise operations, quality and staff within the food truck
- Responsible for training and onboarding of new employees
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Go to person to problem solve and perform key tasks as needed by management
Cook's Assistant
ITA 101
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Followed recipes closely for consistent taste, quality and presentation.
- Prepped ingredients using blenders, mixers and slicers to achieve recipe requirements.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Event Specialist - Seasonal
Hotel LBI
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
- Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations, and oversaw proper seating.
- Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance of over 200 people.
- Responded to inquiries from attendees and addressed any issues or complaints.
- Oversaw event operations to keep running smoothly.
Event Staff Member
The Mainland
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas, and organized supplies.
- Provided exceptional customer service to all guests and escalated concerns where needed.
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
- Welcomed guests to events, checked invitations, and oversaw proper seating.
- Helped organize and manage successful events with attendance of over 200 people.
Pastry Assistant - Seasonal
Ferrara's Island Bakery
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Baked bread and fried donuts as required by demand
- Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
Education
Business
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PACulinary Arts
Rowan College At Burlington County
Marlton, NJ05.2024
Skills
- Culinary Arts
- Cooking and Baking
- Guest Satisfaction
- Attentive to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Garnishing and Plating
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Dish Preparation
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
Timeline
Seasonal Cook
The BoatYard
05.2023 - Current
Cook's Assistant
ITA 101
10.2022 - 02.2023
Event Specialist - Seasonal
Hotel LBI
05.2018 - 10.2018
Event Staff Member
The Mainland
05.2017 - 09.2017
Pastry Assistant - Seasonal
Ferrara's Island Bakery
05.2015 - 09.2016
Business
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Culinary Arts
Rowan College At Burlington County
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