Michael Taff
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with proven track record in high-pressure kitchen environments. Adept at team collaboration and flexible with changing needs, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Possesses strong skills in menu planning, food preparation, and quality control. Known for achieving high standards and delivering results that exceed expectations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
Aston Gardens
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared the kitchen for daily workloads by setting up stations and organizing ingredients
- Promoted excellence in food quality and presentation for kitchen staff
- Monitored line cooks, servers and bussers for adherence to service standards
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons
- Mentored junior kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall team performance
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing guest concerns or special dietary requests, building loyalty among returning clientele
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen
Line Cook
Vicmead Hunt Club
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination
- Ensured smooth kitchen operations during special events or private parties by collaborating with front-of-house staff and adjusting to specific client requests
Line Cook
Aston Gardens
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, enhancing customer satisfaction
- Adapted recipes for special dietary needs, enhancing dining experience for guests with restrictions
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes
Skills
- Food preparation
- Quality control
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Team leadership
- Culinary techniques
- Kitchen management
- Staff supervision and coordination
Timeline
Sous Chef
Aston Gardens
07.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Vicmead Hunt Club
06.2020 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Aston Gardens
10.2017 - 05.2020
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