MICHAEL DAVIS
Katy,TX
Summary
Developed valuable skills in a fast-paced culinary environment under experienced chefs, looking to find a company to grow with and add value to. Places importance in learning from and building up others in order for the team to succeed as a whole. Is looking to transition career into the world of wine and spirit supply/sales.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grill Cook
Pearl & Vine
Katy, TX
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated grill station to prepare high-quality meats and vegetables for service.
- Responsible for the proper cookery of ten different cuts of steaks
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order flow and maximize efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported supply needs to management timely.
Head Grill Cook
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
San Antonio, TX
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in team meetings, providing valuable input on process improvements and customer feedback to ensure overall success of the grill station.
- Assisted in recipe development and tweaking to ensure consistency and quality.
- Created menu specials using seasonal ingredients in the theme of the menu to bring excitement to the guests' experience.
- Butchered fish, whole cuts of steak and pork, as well as lots of sauce work with the useable trim.
Extern
Ostia
Houston, TX
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed large bulk prep tasks like butchering chicken, large batches of sauces, as well as large special menu items for BEOs/special events.
- Received product and checked invoices to ensure orders were delivered in whole.
- When product was not received or the produce was not up to chef standard, worked with purveyors to either ensure delivery of missing product or get credit for subpar produce.
- Completed opening duties, ensuring all equipment is turned on, cleaned, and operating properly.
Grill Cook
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
San Antonio, TX
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
- Established and maintained productive staff relationships for positive working environments.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
Lead Cook
Purple Garlic Italian Cafe
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Worked closely with management and trained new staff members
- Conceptualized menu specials that followed menu theme, costed out recipes and created order guides for minimal waste and maximum efficiency.
- Kept a clean work environment and a fully stocked station
- Successfully rewrote recipes to better train new hires, ensuring dishes were cooked consistently to restaurant standard every time.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
San Antonio, TX08-2025
Business Analytics
University of Texas at San Antonio
Chinese Studies
University of Houston
Skills
- Strong Culinary foundation
- Strong work ethic
- Willing to learn
- Team-oriented
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Timeline
Grill Cook
Pearl & Vine
08.2025 - 02.2026
Head Grill Cook
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
04.2025 - 08.2025
Extern
Ostia
08.2024 - 12.2024
Grill Cook
Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery
03.2024 - 07.2024
Lead Cook
Purple Garlic Italian Cafe
01.2023 - 03.2024
Business Analytics
University of Texas at San Antonio
Chinese Studies
University of Houston
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America