MICHAEL HOUGH
Fort McDowell,AZ
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Pizza Maker
Pizza Hut
Owensboro, Kentucky
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Monitored quality of all products served to customers.
- Assisted other cooks in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts and appetizers.
- Checked temperature of ovens prior to use to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks on kitchen equipment such as cleaning fryers or grills.
- Received deliveries of food items, checking each item against invoices for accuracy.
- Rotated stock items so that oldest product was used first.
- Cut toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms or onions into small pieces ready for use on pizzas.
- Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
- Stocked and managed inventory items using First-In First Out (FIFO) method to use products prior to expiration and reduce food waste.
Smoothie Barista
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Owensboro, Kentucky
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Cleaned, sanitized and organized the smoothie bar area.
- Prepared and served various types of smoothies.
- Operated a cash register to process customer orders accurately.
- Measured ingredients accurately according to recipe specifications.
- Checked quality of ingredients used in each order to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Cleaned blenders, mopped and swept floors and stocked coolers.
Lifeguard
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Santa Claus, Indiana
05.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
- Enforced all safety regulations and posted rules for patrons.
- Participated in monthly training courses to stay up-to-date in water rescue techniques.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Patrolled beach or pool areas on foot and in towers to monitor activities of swimmers and surfers.
- Monitored area for distress signs and acted immediately in emergencies to alleviate potential injuries or fatalities.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Motorcycle Mechanic
UTIMMI
Phoenix, AZ 07.2024 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Daviess County High School
Owensboro, KYSkills
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Portion Control
- Emergency Response
- Pool cleaning
- Policy Management
- CPR Certified
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Threat Assessment
- Cleanliness and sanitation
- Order Taking
- Customer Relations
- Basic Math
- Cleaning
- Multitasking
- UberEats Deliveries
- Listening Skills
- Professionalism
- Serving and Bussing
Timeline
Bachelor's Degree - Motorcycle Mechanic
UTIMMI
07.2024 - 09.2025
Pizza Maker
Pizza Hut
03.2022 - 04.2024
Smoothie Barista
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
12.2021 - 04.2022
Lifeguard
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
05.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Daviess County High School