Michael Owen
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Dynamic line cook with extensive experience at Dos Hombres, excelling in food safety and presentation. Highly motivated to deliver exceptional meals while managing workload efficiently. Proven ability to train staff and maintain high standards, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business through meticulous recipe preparation and kitchen organization.
Flexible Cook willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments in team setting. Background in maintaining kitchen sanitation, preparing basic components of dishes and working within team of cooks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Dos Hombres
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Line Cook
Blue Moon
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
Line Cook
Chili's Restaurant
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
Education
GED -
Palisade High School
Palisade, COSkills
- Prep work
- Recipe preparation
- Portioning
- Food presentation
- Food safety
- Entree preparation
- Kitchen organization
- Workload management
- Dish preparation
- Food plating
- Back of house operations
- Highly motivated
- Active listener
Timeline
Line Cook
Dos Hombres
09.2020 - 10.2021
Line Cook
Blue Moon
01.2018 - 10.2020
Line Cook
Chili's Restaurant
07.2016 - 08.2017
GED -
Palisade High School