Michael Lange
Henderson,NV
Summary
As an accomplished, creative, professional chef, I am committed to high standards and guest satisfaction. With over 30 years of experience in various areas of the industry, i've thrived in high volume banquet, and gourmet service and off premise catering. I have proven the ability to deliver the bottom line results, and above all, I have a passion for food and people.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
DeSimone's steakhouse
henderson, NEVADA
11.2025 - 09.2026
- Facilitated daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation standards.
- Instructed cooks and kitchen staff on plating and prep procedures to enhance service quality.
- Prepared sauces, soups, and side dishes for steakhouse menu items.
- Executed cleaning schedules, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
specialty cook
pasta cucina, station casinos
Henderson, Nevada
11.2017 - 09.2025
- Created specialty pasta entrées using Pasta Cucina recipes at Station Casinos.
- Prepared fresh pasta and pizza dough from scratch, enhancing menu variety.
- Ran sauté station during busy service for Pasta Cucina at Station Casinos.
- Guided cooks during peak hours, ensuring smooth service flow.
- Trained new cooks on Pasta Cucina plating and station flow.
- Organized daily mise en place for sauces, proteins, and fresh garnishes.
- Checked food safety standards across hot lines, prep areas, and storage spaces.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05-1992
Skills
- Menu execution
- Food safety
- Kitchen operations
- Pasta preparation
- Protein preparation
- Kitchen management
- Cost control
- Staff training
- Mentoring and coaching
- Team leadership
- Kitchen organization
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Event coordination
- Staff motivation
- Positive and professional
- Kitchen organization
Certification
- Managers ServSafe certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
DeSimone's steakhouse
11.2025 - 09.2026
specialty cook
pasta cucina, station casinos
11.2017 - 09.2025
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Macomb Community College