Michael Asiedu
El Paso,TX
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic grill master and fast food cook of two years, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Government contractor caretaker trained in watching and providing unaccompanied children and Families with assistance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Caretaker
Coastal Clinical & Management Services
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Communication Skills
- Personal Care and Toileting
- Basic Hygiene and Basic Infection Control
- Maintaining a Clean, Safe and Healthy Environment
- Basic Personal and Environmental Safety Precautions
- Emergency Procedures, including Basic First Aid
- Understanding Abuse and Neglect
- Ability to perform vigorous physical activity for extended periods
- Ability to hear and see well enough to monitor children and keep them safe at all times
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Contractor shall assist with the general care of children to include monitoring, changing diapers and identifying and tending to other similar basic needs of children as they arise
- Conducted daily health checks on residents, providing peace of mind for families.
Cook
Panda Express
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Cooks, plates, and follows portion standards for food products in accordance with production requirements
- Organizes and plans activities by reviewing daily pull and prep lists
- Cooks and stores food at required temperature; labels, dates, and rotates all products in accordance with company standards
- Monitors and maintains proper cooking temperatures of large volume equipment such as grills, deep fryers, ovens, broilers, and fridges
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Front of the House
Panda Express
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Working the line(taking orders, serving customers, ringing up)
- Steam table management meaning making sure to clean as you go, switching spoons and making sure no food on rims, calling out proper batches to ensure maintain food quality
- Whenever it is slow, restocking the plates bowls and a la carte containers, change the sanitizer and cleaning the sneeze guard.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Back of the House
Panda Express
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepare a variety of dishes ranging from meats, poultry, vegetables and other items using the restaurant's established recipes
- Assume responsibility for quality of products served
- Comply consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures
- Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at Prep stations to assure a smooth service
- Portion food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
Certified Grill Master
Red Lobster
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Relationship Building
- Integrity and Dependability
- Critical Thinking
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines
- Oversaw care and maintenance of kitchen equipment
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes
- Reduced cross-contamination risks by diligently adhering to allergen-safe cooking practices.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Red Lobster
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards
- Cooked take-out orders per shift and securely packaged and labeled
Education
Diploma - high school
Harmony Science Academy
El Paso, TX 05.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
Problem Solving
Fast Learner
Adaptability
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Communication
Analytical Thinking
Competitive Analysis
Sanitation
Team Leadership
Communication
Critical Thinking
Leadership
Workstations
Sports Nutrition
Quality Control
Food Safety
Cooking
Relationship Building
Timeline
Caretaker
Coastal Clinical & Management Services
09.2023 - 08.2024
Cook
Panda Express
09.2022 - 07.2023
Front of the House
Panda Express
09.2022 - 07.2023
Back of the House
Panda Express
09.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Grill Master
Red Lobster
03.2021 - 09.2022
Kitchen Prep Cook
Red Lobster
03.2021 - 09.2022
Diploma - high school
Harmony Science Academy
05.2020 - 05.2024
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