MICHAEL HENDRIX
Murrayville,IL
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with extensive experience in food preparation and customer service at Casey's General Store. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency and maintain high food safety standards. Skilled in ingredient preparation and order accuracy, consistently delivering quality results in fast-paced environments. Strong team collaborator with a flexible schedule.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Casey's General Store
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared high-quality pizzas according to menu specifications and customer preferences.
- Managed dough preparation, ensuring consistency and optimal texture for various pizza types.
- Operated ovens and cooking equipment, maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations during peak service hours.
- Maintained a clean workspace, adhering to health regulations and company policies at all times.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Packer
Packer Employment Solutions
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated packaging machinery to efficiently prepare products for shipment.
- Conducted quality checks on packaged items to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline packaging processes and reduce waste.
- Maintained clean and organized work area, adhering to safety protocols consistently.
- Trained new employees on proper packing techniques and equipment usage.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding production schedules and issues encountered.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
- Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Managed workload effectively under pressure during peak periods while maintaining focus on quality control measures.
- Complied with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Ensured timely completion of orders through effective time management and multitasking skills.
Dishwasher
Pistol City
01.2020 - 02.2023
- Operated dishwashing equipment to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Assisted kitchen staff in maintaining workflow efficiency during peak service hours.
- Sorted and organized dirty dishes, ensuring prompt cleaning and return to kitchen.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies, notifying management when stock was low.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless dining experience for guests.
- Adhered to safety protocols, minimizing risks associated with dishwashing operations.
- Improved workflow by implementing organized dish sorting techniques for quicker processing.
- Trained new employees on proper dishwashing procedures and safety practices.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
Opening Manager
McDonald's
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Prepared high-quality pizzas according to menu specifications and customer preferences.
- Managed dough preparation, ensuring consistency and optimal texture for various pizza types.
- Operated ovens and cooking equipment, maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations during peak service hours.
- Maintained a clean workspace, adhering to health regulations and company policies at all times.
- Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
- Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
- Developed strong time management skills by juggling multiple orders during peak hours without compromising quality.
- Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
Pizza Maker
Casey's General Store
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Trained new staff on pizza-making techniques and food safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in stock management and ordering supplies as needed.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced kitchen efficiency and reduced waste.
- Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
- Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
- Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
- Used pizza cutter to slice pizzas according to size and customer specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient pizza making, ensuring optimal productivity.
- Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
- Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
- Wiped down counters and food prep stations using bleach and clean cloths.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Trico Senior High School
Campbell Hill, IL05-2017
Skills
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Food safety
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule
- Attention to detail
- Ingredient preparation
- Customer order management
- Kitchen management
- Dependable and responsible
- Supply restocking
- Phone etiquette
- POS systems
- Recipe adherence
- Order accuracy
- Sanitation practices
- Product stocking and rotating
- Health code compliance
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Casey's General Store
11.2025 - Current
Packer
Packer Employment Solutions
01.2024 - 06.2025
Dishwasher
Pistol City
01.2020 - 02.2023
Pizza Maker
Casey's General Store
01.2020 - 08.2022
Opening Manager
McDonald's
01.2017 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Trico Senior High School