Matthew Dickhausen
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fast-paced Line Cook
Bulls Horn
Minneapolis, Minnesota
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Trained new team members on proper meat and vegetable preparation techniques.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Adhered to portion controls and presentation specifications.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Carved ham, turkey and roast beef for use in sandwiches and buffet carving station.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Security Officer
Saint Paul Landmark Center
Saint Paul, MN
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
Sous Chef
Smack Shack
Minneapolis, MN
05.2019 - 11.2022
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure competitive prices for ingredients.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
Sous Chef
Minikahda Country Club
Minneapolis, Minnesota
10.2016 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
Monello Hotel Ivy
MInneapolis, MN
05.2014 - 09.2016
Volunteer Cook
Heyday
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.2014 - 04.2014
Sous Chef
6smith
Wayzata, MN
03.2013 - 12.2013
Sous Chef
Union Restaurant
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11.2012 - 01.2013
Sous Chef
Parasole Restaurants
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11.2010 - 10.2012
Banquet Chef
Solera Restaurant & Event Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.2003 - 10.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
Saint Paul06-1989
Skills
- Time management
- Prep work
- Food rotation
- Kitchen operations
- Soup preparation
- Punctual and honest
- Server communication
- Team collaboration
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Workload management
Certification
- Servsafe Certification
Affiliations
- Musician
Timeline
Fast-paced Line Cook
Bulls Horn
08.2023 - 02.2025
Security Officer
Saint Paul Landmark Center
11.2022 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Smack Shack
05.2019 - 11.2022
Sous Chef
Minikahda Country Club
10.2016 - 02.2019
Sous Chef
Monello Hotel Ivy
05.2014 - 09.2016
Volunteer Cook
Heyday
03.2014 - 04.2014
Sous Chef
6smith
03.2013 - 12.2013
Sous Chef
Union Restaurant
11.2012 - 01.2013
Sous Chef
Parasole Restaurants
11.2010 - 10.2012
Banquet Chef
Solera Restaurant & Event Center
03.2003 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Harding High School
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