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Matthew Merrill

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a Camp Host position. An Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, and a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet company goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Broil Chef

Cafe and Bar Lurcat
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Cleaned and Maintained heavy equipment used at station
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
  • Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.

Assistant Chef

Elevation Bowling Alley
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ran a1-man kitchen for no less than 10 hours a shift
  • Create orders, put away said orders upon arrival
  • Created specials / soups from scratch
  • Catered to large parties while also serving smaller groups in a timely fashion
  • Assisted with completing general bowling alley tasks.

Line Cook

6th Alley Restaurant, Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
01.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assisted in both opening and closing the kitchen each shift
  • Ran wheel while running a 4-5-man line
  • Set a pace for a steady workflow during hours of high volume, all while maintaining a sense of urgency.

Sushi Chef

Kemosabe Sushi
01.2017 - 07.2021
  • Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times in order to serve more guests per hour
  • Performed mise en place daily to efficiently prepare signature dishes
  • Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques
  • Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO)
  • Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance
  • Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons
  • Safely utilized knives and other sharp instruments to prepare fish.

Line Cook

Silverheels Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 03.2020
  • Organized kitchen and walk-in freezer when receiving orders
  • Prepared more than 150 dishes per busy day in fast-paced environment while maintaining high customer satisfaction rate
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
  • Washed and peeled ingredients to prepare for use in different meals and recipes
  • Recorded and reported status of various ingredient stock levels.

Skills

  • Can stand for long hours, lifting heavy items, and working in hot and fast-paced environment
  • Keeping well-organized kitchen and inventory ensuring the key to smooth operations
  • Can manage multiple dishes, coordinating with staff, and meet crucial deadlines
  • Maintains kitchen cleanliness and organized inventory, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to hygiene standards
  • Efficient at addressing issues like equipment malfunctions, ingredient shortages, or staff conflicts
  • Ability to engage with customers, addressing complaints, and ensuring positive experiences

Timeline

Broil Chef

Cafe and Bar Lurcat
09.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Chef

Elevation Bowling Alley
05.2022 - 08.2023

Line Cook

6th Alley Restaurant, Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort
01.2022 - 06.2022

Sushi Chef

Kemosabe Sushi
01.2017 - 07.2021

Line Cook

Silverheels Bar & Grill
03.2016 - 03.2020

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