Micah Hay
Hattiesburg
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with experience at Newks Eatery Cafe, skilled in safe food handling and customer service. Proven ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen while effectively multitasking during peak hours. Strong knife skills and a commitment to teamwork enhance my contributions to any culinary environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Preparation Worker
Newks Eatery Cafe
08.2024 - Current
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Multitasked effectively during high-volume periods by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.
Commis Chef
Oak Grove High School
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient kitchen by maintaining clean workstations and following sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted other chefs with ingredients preparation in support of recipes designed by head chef.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Hattiesburg, MS05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Equipment sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Allergen awareness
- Knife skills
Accomplishments
- 1st place: Central division in "Savor the Flavor" Jr. Chef competition
- 2nd place: State division in "Savor the Flavor" Jr. Chef competition
- 3rd place: Prostart food management competition
- 3rd place: MRE military cooking competition
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
Newks Eatery Cafe
08.2024 - Current
Commis Chef
Oak Grove High School
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
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