Michael Carpenter
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
A versatile and results driven professional with a strong background as a chef, accustomed to thriving in demanding, fast-paced environments where precision, creativity, and efficiency are key. In addition to my culinary expertise, I bring hands-on mechanical experience and a solid understanding of tools, repair work, and problem-solving. Known for being highly productive, adaptable, and easy to work with, I am comfortable in both team settings and independent roles and have been blessed with a natural ability to connect with others and collaborate effectively. I combine a strong work ethic with practical know-how and a commitment to continuous learning of a task or environment with the goal of finding myself with the best quality of work possible at the end of the day.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Intuition Ale Works
Jacksonville , FL
05.2021 - Current
- Monitored food products to maintain quality, freshness and integrity.
- Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
- Interacted closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Analyzed recipes to determine menu prices based on cost of food, labor and overhead.
- Contributed to the successful execution of catered events from start to finish.
- Formed kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Established and maintained regular maintenance schedule, keeping kitchen tools and equipment in operable condition.
Blade Manufacturing Operator
Medtronic
Jacksonville, FL
2025 - 2025
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce quality products
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
Chef/Server Manager
The Pig Barbecue
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2016 - 07.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Temple Christian Academy
Jacksonville, FL05-2016
Skills
- Food safety practices
- Catering execution
- Inventory management
- Kitchen maintenance
- Staff training
- Time management
- Quality control
- Problem solving
- Multi-tasking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptable to changing demands
- Relationship building
- Performance monitoring
- Creativity and originality
- Problem-solving
- Mechanical knowledge
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Food safe Manager certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Intuition Ale Works
05.2021 - Current
Chef/Server Manager
The Pig Barbecue
02.2016 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Temple Christian Academy
Blade Manufacturing Operator
Medtronic
2025 - 2025