Michael Adamson
Houghton
Summary
Diligent Cook possessing excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Proficient in maintaining well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to working hard.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
The Den Restaurant
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
Bonfire Restaurant
07.2021 - 05.2024
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
Kitchen Manager
Library Restaurant
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Cook
Library Restaurant
08.2011 - 01.2017
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Cook
Gandy Dancer - Ann Arbor
06.2007 - 08.2010
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
Education
Michigan Tech
HoughtonSkills
- Food Handlers Certification
- Food Plating and Presentation
- New Recipe Creation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Grill and Broiler Operation
- Event Catering
- Servsafe Certified
Education
Houghton
Contact
Houghton, MI 49931
Timeline
Cook
The Den Restaurant
05.2024 - 01.2025
Cook
Bonfire Restaurant
07.2021 - 05.2024
Kitchen Manager
Library Restaurant
07.2018 - 05.2021
Cook
Library Restaurant
08.2011 - 01.2017
Cook
Gandy Dancer - Ann Arbor
06.2007 - 08.2010
Michigan Tech
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