Michael Sherman
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Applebee's, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of health safety compliance. Skilled in POS system operation and conflict resolution, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences and training junior staff effectively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook & Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Silverdale, WA
05.2025 - Current
- Adapted to fast-paced environments while both serving and cooking.
- The patient worked with clients and used strategies for managing challenging customers.
- learned how to use a POS system and its multiple features.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the dining room.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- I prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients, and cooking times accordingly.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Gained more experience and techniques cooking on a flat top.
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
Silverdale, WA
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated on a flat top and fryers to cook many items to quality guidelines.
- I learned about plating etiquette to be able to send out good-looking plates.
- I worked in a fast-paced environment and was able to keep up, if not do better than my peers.
Cook & Server
Crazy Erics Food Company
Bremerton, WA
10.2021 - 11.2023
- I served customers at the window, which consisted of greeting, socializing, and using good customer service to complete their orders.
- I used a flat top grill to cook most of the food that was ordered; the rest of the food was cooked with fryer vats.
- I did prep for the store, which included having knife skills, having knowledge of kitchen basics, and knowing the recipes by spec.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School
Bremerton06-2023
Skills
- Food preparation
- Plate presentation
- POS system operation
- Customer service
- Health safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Order accuracy
- Communication skills
- Fast-paced adaptability
- Recipe modification
- Cooking techniques
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Tableside etiquette
- Item promotion
- Menu memorization
- Food and beverage pairings
- Menu item recommendation
- Calm demeanor
- Daily specials memorization
- Server training
- Effective customer upselling
- Strong work ethic
- Positive and professional
- Guest engagement
Affiliations
- Disc Golfing
- Card collecting
- Sports
- Video Games
Certification
- I won Rookie of the Quarter for BWW
- I got the highest rated score in the kitchen at BWW
- I won Employee of the month at Applebee's for September
Accomplishments
- I won multiple awards for my Highschool Football team.
- I got extra Credits for Welding and Cosmetology college classes I took at West Sound Tech.
Timeline
Cook & Server
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
05.2025 - Current
Cook
Buffalo Wild Wings
11.2023 - 05.2024
Cook & Server
Crazy Erics Food Company
10.2021 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Bremerton High School
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