Michael Fende
Winter Garden,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at Disney World Resorts, excelling in food preparation and presentation. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through exceptional customer service and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in food handling and waste reduction, consistently delivering high-quality meals under pressure while fostering a collaborative kitchen environment.
Work History
Cook 1
Disney World Resorts
Lake Buena Vista, FL
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Prepared high-quality meals adhering to Disney World Resorts' standard recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained clean and organized kitchen stations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in the training of new kitchen staff on menu items and cooking techniques.
- Monitored food inventory levels, reporting shortages to ensure timely replenishment.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
Line Cook
Coco’s Bistro
Dayton,Oh
07.2020 - 02.2023
- Prepared and cooked menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient usage and shortages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal preparation during peak hours.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO05.2022
Theatrical Stufied
Mentor Senior High School
Mentor, OH06.2001
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Frying
Hospitality and service industry background
Food waste reduction
Food plating and presentation
Portion control
Food plating
Beautiful presentation of food
Timeline
Cook 1
Disney World Resorts
02.2023 - 09.2023
Line Cook
Coco’s Bistro
07.2020 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Theatrical Stufied
Mentor Senior High School