Michael Barker
Dothan,AL
Summary
Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with Type cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles. Conversational Language skills.
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Domino's Pizza
Dothan, AL
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Cook
Applebee's
Ozark, AL
03.2021 - 11.2022
- 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.
Security Officer
Dexcom
San Diego, CA
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
Shift Leader
Arby's
Ozark, AL
01.2014 - 11.2018
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
Cook
McDonald's
Ozark, AL
01.2011 - 12.2014
- 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 Shift Leader
Waffle House
Ozark, AL
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Coast Guard
- Patrol the waters
- Search and rescue
- Fireman qualification
- Pistol qualification
- CPR training
- Working on and cleaning boats
- Coast Guard
Education
Highschool and some College - airframe and power plant
Enterprise High, Escc
Enterprise01.2006
Skills
- Customer service focus
- Team motivation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Staff education and training
- Shift leadership
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Troubleshoot service issues
- Food handling
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food presentation
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Surface cleaning
- Food plating and presentation
- Grilling expertise
- Contamination prevention
Parents
- Michael Jorome Barker, truck driver
- Stephanie Brooks, nurse
Personal Information
- Number of Children: 4
- Date of Birth: 07/18/88
Timeline
Shift Leader
Domino's Pizza
03.2024 - 07.2024
Cook
Applebee's
03.2021 - 11.2022
Security Officer
Dexcom
11.2018 - 01.2021
Shift Leader
Arby's
01.2014 - 11.2018
Cook
McDonald's
01.2011 - 12.2014
Cook Shift Leader
Waffle House
01.2008 - 12.2010
Seaman
United States Coast Guard
01.2006 - 01.2007
Highschool and some College - airframe and power plant
Enterprise High, Escc