Michael Prewitt
FLORISSANT,MO
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills, honed at Gourmet To Go Corp Catering. Proven ability to enhance kitchen efficiency while adhering to food safety practices, significantly reducing waste and ensuring a clean, productive workspace. Committed to delivering exceptional service and supporting team success.
Experienced with food preparation, knife handling, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Utilizes efficient organizational skills to streamline kitchen processes and support chefs. Knowledge of food safety protocols and effective teamwork.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Gourmet To Go Corp Catering
11.2020 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Missouri Athletic Club
01.2012 - 06.2021
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
St. Louis Community College- Meramec
Kirkwood, MO05-2023
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Customer engagement
- Food safety practices
- Cooperative project participation
- Effective time management
Timeline
Prep Cook
Gourmet To Go Corp Catering
11.2020 - Current
Dishwasher/Prep Cook
Missouri Athletic Club
01.2012 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Communications
St. Louis Community College- Meramec
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