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Michael Cleaver

Michael Cleaver

Knoxville

Summary

Energetic professional with background in Food Service management. Punctual team player with clear communication skills and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Strong work ethic and love to lead by example I live by my code honesty Integrity loyalty respect courage. I'm an excellent addition to any team and an even better leader.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Food Service Assistant

Food City
Knoxville
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted in food preparation and assembly for various menu items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food service areas.
  • Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during meal service.

Pizza Maker

Caseys General Stores Inc
Knoxville
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Prepared pizza dough from scratch following standardized recipes.
  • Topped pizzas with ingredients according to customer orders.
  • Operated pizza ovens to cook pizzas evenly and efficiently.

General Manager

Garys deli
Knoxville
07.2002 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations and ensured efficient workflow at Gary's deli.
  • Managed inventory levels to maintain stock availability and reduce waste.
  • Developed staff schedules to optimize labor resources and enhance service quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain a positive dining experience.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.

Education

South Doyle High School
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen safety
  • Menu planning
  • Equipment operation
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service
  • Food safety compliance
  • Staff training
  • Cost control
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability
  • POS system operation
  • Hospitality and accommodation
  • Delivery management
  • Excellent customer service

Affiliations

Im a serious video gamer as well as an outdoorsman love cats swimming reading hiking and peering Beyond the Veil I walked with God and that was the most profound experience in my life it gave meaning to everything around even the tiniest speck of dust became significant because it is all pieces of us and we are it as well

Timeline

Food Service Assistant

Food City
05.2024 - 07.2025

Pizza Maker

Caseys General Stores Inc
03.2022 - 04.2024

General Manager

Garys deli
07.2002 - 08.2020

South Doyle High School