Michael Small
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Well-groomed Dietary Cook with professional appearance and demeanor. Substantial experience preparing and cooking dishes for customers with modified dietary needs. Remarkable expertise in producing quality food by following recipes correctly. Keeps workspace clean and maintained.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook/Dietary Manager
SPRING ARBOR ASSISTED LIVING
Kinston, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and regulations
- Monitored food temperatures and recipes to ensure quality and safety of all food served
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen areas in accordance with health department guidelines
- Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Adjusted seasoning, garnishes, portion sizes as necessary for special diets.
- Recorded daily production information such as number of meals served, waste amounts.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation and safety issues.
Food Service Worker
COMPASS GROUP USA
Kinston, NC
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspace to maximize productivity and safety
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
Cafeteria Assistant
LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Kinston, NC
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Ensured that all food is stored and handled properly and according to guidelines
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment
- Assisted in menu planning and inventory management to optimize cafeteria operations.
- Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner to create a welcoming cafeteria environment.
Dietary Cook/Dietary Manager
Signature HealthCARE
Kinston, NC
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
- Garnished and arranged plated meals.
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Monitored inventory to maintain proper supply level.
- Educated staff on safe food handling practices and kitchen safety protocols.
Education
Diploma - Education
KINSTON HIGH SCHOOL
Kinston, NC05-2004
Skills
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Food safety management
- Sanitation practices
- Dietary guidelines compliance
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Customer service
- Team building
- Employee training
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Food temperature monitoring
- Safe handling procedures
- Baking
- Dietary restriction compliance
- Cook food batches
- Interpersonal skills
- Team leadership
- Cleaning procedures
- Supply restocking
- Team supervision
Timeline
Dietary Cook/Dietary Manager
SPRING ARBOR ASSISTED LIVING
01.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
COMPASS GROUP USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
Cafeteria Assistant
LENOIR COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
08.2019 - 01.2022
Dietary Cook/Dietary Manager
Signature HealthCARE
01.2017 - 08.2019
Diploma - Education
KINSTON HIGH SCHOOL