Michael Murray
Seneca,SC
Summary
Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements. Focused professional with expertise preparing meals for customers in busy establishments. Versatile professional with experience in food safety, supply management and plating. Courteous and bilingual with excellent multitasking and presentation skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Brews at the Square
Pendleton, SC
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
Night Shift Worker
Lowes Home Improvment
Seneca, SC
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed inventory levels of merchandise throughout the night shift.
- Received deliveries from vendors at designated times throughout the night shift.
- Performed nightly cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and trash removal.
- Stocked shelves and displays, rotated products, and removed outdated items.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Server
Curraheeclub
Toccoa, GA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
- Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Addressed complaints to kitchen staff and served replacement items.
Deli Worker
Ingles Supermarket
Walhalla, SC
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Adhered to company policies and procedures related to food handling processes.
- Maintained high level of professionalism while interacting with customers and coworkers alike.
- Rotated product on shelves to ensure freshness and quality standards were met.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties such as cleaning up spills, sanitizing surfaces.
- Operated slicers, scales, wrappers, grinders, and other equipment to prepare food items for sale.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Walhalla High School
Walhalla, SC06-2016
Skills
- Frying
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Recipe-based cooking
- Customer Service
- Food presentation
- Food handling
- Dish preparation
- Sanitation
- Ingredient inspection
- Cleaning and organization
- Food Storage
- Cooking techniques
- Food Preparation
Timeline
Cook
Brews at the Square
11.2023 - Current
Night Shift Worker
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2022 - 07.2023
Server
Curraheeclub
10.2021 - 07.2022
Deli Worker
Ingles Supermarket
10.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Walhalla High School
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