Matthew McDonald
Augusta,ME
Summary
Motivated worker with 10 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Detail-oriented Prep Cook successful in high-volume fast food settings. Highly skilled in different stations, cooking methods and presentations. Brings strong commitment to teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Backwoods Bacon
Augusta, Maine
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised kitchen operations
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Cook
Foodsence
Augusta, Maine
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised kitchen operations.
- Utilized recipes and menus to prepare meals, adapting ingredients and cooking times as required.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Deli
Wallmart
Augusta, Maine
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed precise processing and slicing of deli meats according to customer preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while adhering to health standards.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, wraps, and other specialty items for customers.
- Organized and labeled all products in the display cases.
- Operated slicers, mixers, grinders, scales, wrapping machines, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
Cook
USM Portland
Portland, Maine
02.2018 - 01.2023
- Executed meal preparation by following provided recipes and menus, ensuring accurate modifications to ingredients and cooking times.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Education
GED -
Penobscot Job Corp
Bangor, ME06-2010
Skills
- ServSafe certified
- Food presentation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Operations Management
Timeline
Cook
Backwoods Bacon
08.2023 - 04.2024
Cook
Foodsence
05.2022 - 08.2023
Deli
Wallmart
05.2022 - 05.2023
Cook
USM Portland
02.2018 - 01.2023
GED -
Penobscot Job Corp