Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Michael Hooper

Douglasville,GA

Summary

To get a position within a company that will utilize all my skills, while offering opportunity for growth and development. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with a variety of cuisine’s, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Tanner Health System

Food production tech 3
02.2024 - Current

Family Traditions Restaurant

Closing Manager
12.2018 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • My job consisted of working long hours on the line, supervising stations making sure everything is stocked and ready for a busy night
  • During closing I verified kitchen is closed properly and and all cleaning procedures were followed.
  • Close down and lock up restaurant.

Copeland's of New Orleans

Fry/Pantry Cook and Server
02.2016 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Making and plating cold dishes, such as salads, appetizers, and desserts
  • Perform meal-prep activities before guests arrive (like chopping vegetables, cutting fish and meat and washing fruits)
  • Set up and maintain all hot and cold food items replenished on buffet, stock plates, silverware and other essential items and break down buffet and return restaurant to normal set up.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Trained new hires on restaurant policies, procedures, and exceptional customer service standards.

Education

Sprayberry High School
Marietta, GA

High School Diploma

Skills

  • Serving
  • Restaurant management
  • Food handling
  • Bussing
  • Food service
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Allergen awareness
  • Recipe Development
  • Food Cost Control
  • Shelf-life management
  • Cooking techniques
  • Hygiene practices
  • Food presentation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance

Certification

Driver's License, 08/01/23, 12/01/24

Timeline

Food production tech 3

Tanner Health System
02.2024 - Current

Closing Manager

Family Traditions Restaurant
12.2018 - 03.2020

Fry/Pantry Cook and Server

Copeland's of New Orleans
02.2016 - 12.2018

Sprayberry High School

High School Diploma
Michael Hooper