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Michael Powers

Wakefield,MA

Summary

Hardworking employee. Excited for any opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Skilled cook with diverse experience in various culinary settings, including high-volume restaurants and boutique catering services. Possess strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu development, and kitchen safety protocols. Team-oriented professional with ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining creativity and quality standards.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

AC Marriott Hotel
Cambridge, MA
09.2024 - Current
  • Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
  • Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.

Chef

The Curious Fork
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
  • Collaborated with restaurant management to align kitchen operations with goals of establishment.

Lead Grill Cook

The Bancroft
Burlington, MA
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.

Line Cook

Temple Bar
01.2013 - 12.2018
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

Line Cook

Harvest
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.

Education

ServSafe Food Handler -

National Restaurant Association
09.2024

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Le Cordon Bleu
Cambridge, MA
08.2013

High School Diploma -

Stoneham High School
Stoneham, MA
06.2003

Skills

  • Food safety practices
  • Menu planning
  • Culinary techniques
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen operations

Timeline

Cook

AC Marriott Hotel
09.2024 - Current

Chef

The Curious Fork
01.2019 - 12.2022

Lead Grill Cook

The Bancroft
01.2016 - 12.2018

Line Cook

Harvest
01.2014 - 12.2015

Line Cook

Temple Bar
01.2013 - 12.2018

ServSafe Food Handler -

National Restaurant Association

Associate of Arts - Culinary

Le Cordon Bleu

High School Diploma -

Stoneham High School
Michael Powers