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Michael Jones

Saint Louis,Missouri

Summary

Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Nick & Eleanor Italian Restaurant
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.

Cook Shift Leader

Jp's Sports Bar
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality meals in a timely manner.
  • Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between kitchen and dining room teams for optimal guest satisfaction.
  • Participated in weekly management meetings to discuss menu changes, staffing needs, and other operational concerns.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.

Lead Line Cook

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Maintained high-quality food standards by ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation techniques.

Warehouse Forklift Driver

St.Louis Pallets
05.2015 - 10.2019
  • Increased warehouse efficiency by operating forklifts and pallet jacks safely and accurately.
  • Maintained a well-organized warehouse by systematically stacking products and rotating inventory.
  • Ensured safe work environment by following all safety guidelines and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Expedited order processing by efficiently staging completed orders for shipment using forklifts or pallet jacks as needed.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

E.St.Louis Senior High
4901 State St.

Skills

  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Food handling
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Grilling
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Efficient multitasking
  • Knife Skills
  • Frying and sautéing
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Grill and broiler operation
  • Communication

Timeline

Cook

Nick & Eleanor Italian Restaurant
01.2022 - Current

Cook Shift Leader

Jp's Sports Bar
02.2020 - 01.2022

Lead Line Cook

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
01.2018 - 12.2019

Warehouse Forklift Driver

St.Louis Pallets
05.2015 - 10.2019

Diploma - General Studies

E.St.Louis Senior High

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