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Michael Starich

Michael Starich

Seagoville

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Olive Garden International, excelling in sauté and grill stations. Proven ability in food presentation and team leadership, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Adept at menu planning and problem-solving, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences in fast-paced environments. ServSafe certified and detail-oriented.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Saute Cook/Sandwich Artist/Fry Cook

Olive Garden International
Dallas
05.2024 - 11.2024

Hot Fry Cook/Food Preparation Worker

Stuart Group, Parnell IV Chicken Express
Seagoville
11.2023 - 02.2024

Sandwich Artist/Grill Cook

Shake Shack Enterprises, Inc
Dallas
08.2023 - 10.2023

Customer Service Associate/Cashier/Stocker

Wingstop Restaurant
Dallas
11.2022 - 03.2023

Warehouse Associate/Overnight Housekeeping

Walmart Inc.
Seagoville
05.2022 - 10.2022

Fast Food Crew Member

Chick-fil-A
Indianapolis
04.2020 - 03.2022

Crew Trainer/Saute Cook

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
Greenwood
03.2019 - 02.2020

Food Preparation Worker

Harrys Airport Joint Venture
Indianapolis
02.2017 - 03.2019

Dishwasher

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Greenwood
03.2016 - 01.2017

Banquet Cook/Banquet Set-UP & Removal

White Lodging Services Corporation - JW Marriott
Indianapolis
03.2014 - 02.2016

Shift Supervisor/Saute Cook

TGI Friday's Restuarant
Indianapolis
10.2008 - 02.2014

Overnight Customer Service Representative

Tim Horton's Company
Williamsville
07.2006 - 09.2008

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

R.H. Macy's
Cheektowaga
05.2003 - 07.2006

Shift Leader/Line Cook/Assistant Saute Cook

Cheesecake Factory Inc
Indianapolis
01.2000 - 05.2003

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University, Schaumburg, IL
03-2012

Certificate - Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Stratford Career Institute, Saint Albans, VT
08-2008

Certificate - Hotel & Restaurant Management

Stratford Career Institute, Washington, DC
02-2004

Associate of Arts - Occupational Studies

Bryant & Stratton Business Institute, Orchard Park, NY
06-1998

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Sauté and grill stations
  • Food handling
  • Knife handling
  • Food presentation talent
  • Catering experience
  • Baking and broiling skills
  • Food readiness testing
  • Plating and presentation
  • Sanitization
  • Special events and catering
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership
  • ServSafe certified
  • Detail-oriented
  • Organizational skills
  • Safe food handling
  • Decision-making
  • Menu planning
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Customer service
  • Food safety
  • Cooking techniques
  • Food presentation

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Saute Cook/Sandwich Artist/Fry Cook - Olive Garden International
05.2024 - 11.2024
Hot Fry Cook/Food Preparation Worker - Stuart Group, Parnell IV Chicken Express
11.2023 - 02.2024
Sandwich Artist/Grill Cook - Shake Shack Enterprises, Inc
08.2023 - 10.2023
Customer Service Associate/Cashier/Stocker - Wingstop Restaurant
11.2022 - 03.2023
Warehouse Associate/Overnight Housekeeping - Walmart Inc.
05.2022 - 10.2022
Fast Food Crew Member - Chick-fil-A
04.2020 - 03.2022
Crew Trainer/Saute Cook - Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc.
03.2019 - 02.2020
Food Preparation Worker - Harrys Airport Joint Venture
02.2017 - 03.2019
Dishwasher - BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
03.2016 - 01.2017
Banquet Cook/Banquet Set-UP & Removal - White Lodging Services Corporation - JW Marriott
03.2014 - 02.2016
Shift Supervisor/Saute Cook - TGI Friday's Restuarant
10.2008 - 02.2014
Overnight Customer Service Representative - Tim Horton's Company
07.2006 - 09.2008
Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator - R.H. Macy's
05.2003 - 07.2006
Shift Leader/Line Cook/Assistant Saute Cook - Cheesecake Factory Inc
01.2000 - 05.2003
American InterContinental University - Associate of Arts, Business Administration
Stratford Career Institute - Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Stratford Career Institute - Certificate, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Bryant & Stratton Business Institute - Associate of Arts, Occupational Studies

Work Availability

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References

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