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Michael Johnson

So. 51 Mcdonalds
Murphysboro,IL
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

Motivated cook offering over 10 years of experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills. Energetic cook with 10 years of experience preparing appetizing menu items at So. 51Mcdonalds restaurant. Multi-talented at cooking wide variety of items , Service-oriented and skilled at fulfilling special requests. Consistent cook exceptionally well-versed in food plating and knife handling skills and techniques. Offering 10 years of comprehensive experience in quality food preparation and presentation. Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional within fast food landscape. Driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques as well as safe food-handling standards, demonstrated across 10 years of experience.

Work History

Cook/Maintenance

3 Years 2 Months
So. 51 Mcdonalds | Carbondale, IL | 08.2015 - 10.2018
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Safely used kitchen equipment such as friers and vates, effectively reducing injuries and burns 87%.
  • Prepared estimated orders simultaneously during peak periods with 100]% accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.

Cook

3 Years 1 Month
KFC/TACO BELL | Murphysboro, IL | 06.2015 - 07.2018
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.

Education

GED

R.E.O. GALESBURG | Galesburg, IL | 06.2006

Associate of Arts

Lake Land College | Mattoon, IL | 08.2013

Skills

Food spoilage prevention
Food plating and presentation
Institutional and batch cooking
Recipes and menu planning
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Certification

  • OSHA certification: Food Handling
  • SafeServ certification: Food Handling

Timeline

Cook/Maintenance

So. 51 Mcdonalds
08.2015 - 10.2018Read More

Cook

KFC/TACO BELL
06.2015 - 07.2018Read More

Lake Land College

Associate of Arts
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R.E.O. GALESBURG

GED
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Michael Johnson