Michael Chastain
Redding,CA
Summary
Skilled Line Cook with background in fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environments. Experience includes preparing meals to order, plating and presenting dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Strengths encompass knowledge of food safety regulations, culinary techniques, and inventory management. Previous work has demonstrated ability to keep up with rush hours while maintaining quality control and efficiency.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Black Bear Diner
07.2023 - Current
Dietary Cook
Canyon Wood Nursing Home
02.2005 - 02.2026
Line Cook
Party Staff
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
Prep Cook
Google
02.2022 - 12.2022
Dietary Cook
Anaheim Extended Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Pep Cook
Tgiscatering
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Heated sauces, soups and gravies according to specified methods.
- Seasoned cooked dishes properly before serving them.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Discarded spoiled food items immediately following established procedures.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen by regularly washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and taking out trash.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Utilized excellent knife skills to chop and slice vegetables and carve and grind meats and cheeses.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Sliced meats to prepare for cooking and assembly of menu items.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Dressed, seasoned and garnished appetizers and salads to prepare for food service.
- Operated grills and steamers to prepare vegetables, potatoes, rice and meats.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Completed special orders according to customer dietary needs.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Cooked meats, fish, poultry or other foods using various methods such as baking, frying or grilling.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
Line Cook
Ihop ACG
02.2018 - 11.2019
Plumbing Apprentice
Devine plumbing
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Assisted with pipefitting tasks, including threading pipes and soldering joints.
- Maintained records of plumbing jobs completed.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
- Ran tests to check the performance of newly installed plumbing components.
- Traced source of leaks in residential and commercial buildings.
- Installed gas piping for stoves, furnaces, water heaters and other appliances.
- Cut openings in walls for installation of new fixtures or pipes.
- Organized tools and supplies needed for each job site.
- Collaborated with contractors on various projects.
- Connected water supply lines to appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding service calls.
- Assembled fittings such as elbows, tees and valves into a system.
- Maintained cleanliness at work sites throughout the day.
- Tested water pressure levels throughout pipelines using gauges.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills on daily basis.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
- Maintained neat and well-organized worksites by removing debris and sharp objects and cleaning up after shift.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
- Assisted team by inspecting pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
Prep Line Cook
Country Waffles
04.2009 - 07.2011
Tuck Loader and Unloader
Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Loaded and unloaded freight from trucks using forklift equipment.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents against product received.
- Assisted in organizing warehouse stock to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and replenishment of products.
- Operated pallet jacks to move skids throughout the warehouse facility.
- Inspected incoming shipments for damage or defects, reporting any discrepancies immediately.
- Ensured proper placement of materials on shelves and maintained inventory records as needed.
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Wrapped and packaged finished products according to customer specifications.
- Labeled containers accurately with correct item codes, weight, destination address.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding order status and shipment details.
- Prepared outgoing shipments for delivery by securing items onto pallets or into boxes and crates.
- Performed daily cycle counts and physical inventories of goods stored in the warehouse area.
- Organized inventory by placing items in designated areas within the warehouse space.
- Reported any maintenance issues related to equipment or facilities promptly to supervisors.
- Followed standard operating procedures when handling hazardous materials safely at all times.
- Cleaned up spills quickly using appropriate safety protocols such as wearing protective gear when necessary.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
- Inspected unloaded product for shortages, damage, quality or deterioration of packing and reported findings to supervisor.
Education
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Yuba College
Marysville, CA05-2014
Skills
- Recipe preparation
- Inventory Management
- Ingredient inspection
- Kitchen Operations
- Cleaning and organization
- Problem-Solving
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Food Storage Procedures
- Stock Rotation
- Professional Attitude
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Quality Control
- Time Management
- Garnishing
- Kitchen Sanitation
- Team Coordination
- Appetizer Preparation
- Meat Cutting
- Food Safety Standards
- Quality assurance and control
- Food Allergen Safety
- Effective prioritization
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Recipe creation
- Head Chef Collaboration
- Food safety knowledge
- Back of House Operations
- Supply Management
- Highly motivated
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Punctual and honest
- Portion Management
- Workload Management
- Line station oversight
- Deep Fryer Operation
- Food Storage
- Knife Skills
- Portion Control
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Active listener
- Food Preparation
- Following cooking methods
- Soup preparation
- Grilling Techniques
- Entree Preparation
- Grill operation
- Crew training
- Contamination control
Certification
Welding certificate
Timeline
Line Cook
Black Bear Diner
07.2023 - Current
Prep Cook
Google
02.2022 - 12.2022
Line Cook
Party Staff
01.2022 - 06.2023
Dietary Cook
Anaheim Extended Care
01.2021 - 12.2021
Pep Cook
Tgiscatering
01.2020 - 10.2021
Line Cook
Ihop ACG
02.2018 - 11.2019
Plumbing Apprentice
Devine plumbing
01.2013 - 12.2015
Prep Line Cook
Country Waffles
04.2009 - 07.2011
Tuck Loader and Unloader
Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC
05.2008 - 12.2009
Dietary Cook
Canyon Wood Nursing Home
02.2005 - 02.2026
Associate of Science - Welding Technology
Yuba College
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