Michael Hunter
Cook Shift Leader
SPENCER,OK
Summary
Reliable and bilingual individual with the expertise needed to succeed in fast-paced settings. A true professional promoting a career spanning over 20 years in the restaurant industry in various roles.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook Manager
Lyndale Edmond Senior Living
Edmond, OK
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Cook's Assistant
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City, OK
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Cook Supervisor
Oak Hills Care Center
Jones, OK, OK
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
Cooking Assistant
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2010 - 11.2012
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meats and whisked sauces to prep food for service.
- Performed various sanitation methods to maintain safe, secure and clean kitchen.
- Followed standardized recipes to prepare appetizing and timely breakfast, lunch and dinner items.
- Labeled and stored food in refrigerator, cooler or freezer to maximize freshness and support food safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Star Spencer High School
Spencer, OK05.1998
Skills
- Monitoring Food Preparation
- Instruction and Delegation
- Portion Sizes
- Waste Control
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Special Events and Catering
- Food Allergies
- Cooking Procedures
- Reading Comprehension
- Dietary Requirements
Timeline
Cook Manager
Lyndale Edmond Senior Living
03.2021 - 05.2022
Cook's Assistant
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
12.2018 - 04.2021
Cook Supervisor
Oak Hills Care Center
01.2016 - 12.2018
Cooking Assistant
Oklahoma Children's Hospital
08.2010 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Star Spencer High School