Michael Perkins
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Energetic kitchen professional with excellent leadership and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team productivity while meeting exacting standards for presentation and taste. Accomplished at multitasking with disciplined approach.
Talented leader offering over 30+ years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and effective cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
University of West Georgia
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational standards.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and productivity.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to maintain optimal supply.
- Implemented workflow improvements, increasing efficiency and minimizing downtime.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, enhancing service quality and satisfaction ratings.
Bus Driver
Carroll County School District
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Ensured student safety during daily transport operations.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to maintain vehicle compliance and reliability.
- Managed on-time schedules for efficient route navigation and student pick-up/drop-off.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and operational standards.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Provided leadership in maintaining a positive, safe environment for students during transportation.
- Responded to emergencies with effective problem-solving and communication skills.
- Collaborated with school staff to address student behavioral issues during transit.
Restaurant Director
Mustard Seed Cafe, City Station
02.2018 - 08.2021
- Train workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
- Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
- Prepared for and executed new menu implementations.
- Organized special events in restaurant, including receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Maintained safe working and guest environment to reduce risk of injury and accidents.
- Controlled purchases and inventory by negotiating prices and contracts with vendors.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
- Purchased adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Designed kitchen and dining room, wrote and priced all menus
- Responsible for daily preschool meals, daily banquets and regular restaurant business
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistency and quality across all service areas.
Missionary
Mustard Seed Missions
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Volunteered in Developing Nation and indigenous locations and in various roles, including Jungle Guide, village liaison, and host to international mission teams.
- Completed field mission overseas to assist native peoples in learning about Christian Faith.
- Built 12+ homes, educational facilities and fresh water wells for impoverished people in third world nations.
- Led and housed groups of 8-50 volunteers on community service missions through native areas to preach, educate on Bible teachings and promote education, hygiene, and health.
- Constructed and operated large mission facility, including sourcing materials and labor to meet all needs.
- Led medical mission trips deep into Jungles of Nicaragua
- Trained new missionaries on effectively sharing word and love of God in several impoverished communities.
Restaurant Owner
Mustard Seed Cafe
02.2002 - 01.2007
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Managed financial and business operations, including payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and employees.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.
Food Service Manager
Triangle X Ranch
05.1997 - 01.2002
- Investigated and integrated enhanced service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Managed ingredients and food product use by assessing availability, customer traffic and popularity of items.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Oversaw training of more than 20 team members.
- Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
- Set schedules for 20 staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Managed employees throughout preparation and service of 600 meals per day.
Education
Corporate Chef - Restaurant And Food Services Management
Paragon
Sacramento, CANo Degree - Baking And Pastry Arts
International Baking Institute
Sacramento, CASkills
- Recipes and menu planning
- Food plating and presentation
- Sanitizing understanding
- Inventory controls
- Staff Management
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- High-volume dining
- Budgeting
- Food production management
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Problem resolution
- Food Service Background
- Business Operations Expertise
- Food Preparation And Safety
- Order Delivery Practices
Accomplishments
Recipient of several "best of" awards categories at each location
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
University of West Georgia
02.2025 - Current
Bus Driver
Carroll County School District
08.2021 - 02.2024
Restaurant Director
Mustard Seed Cafe, City Station
02.2018 - 08.2021
Missionary
Mustard Seed Missions
01.2007 - 01.2018
Restaurant Owner
Mustard Seed Cafe
02.2002 - 01.2007
Food Service Manager
Triangle X Ranch
05.1997 - 01.2002
Corporate Chef - Restaurant And Food Services Management
Paragon
No Degree - Baking And Pastry Arts
International Baking Institute