Michael Taylor
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Adept Sous Chef with a proven track record at Stone Creek Dining Company, showcasing expertise in kitchen leadership and creative thinking. Spearheaded team training and inventory management, significantly reducing waste. Excelled in maintaining high standards of food safety and presentation, contributing to positive health inspection results and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates strong team leadership and mastery in food preparation techniques.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Stone Creek Dining Company
Greenwood, IN
05.2021 - Current
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.
Line Cook
Olive Garden
Greenwood, IN
12.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
Greenwood, IN
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
Indianapolis, IN
07.2016 - 04.2017
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Forklift Operator
Interstate Warehousing Cold Storage
Franklin, IN
04.2014 - 06.2016
- Safely loaded and unloaded trucks using appropriate forklift attachments, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
- Kept warehouse clean and organized by removing debris and returning unused pallets to designated areas.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by skillfully operating forklifts to move, locate, and stack materials.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
Education
Core 40 -
Perry Meridian High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen leadership
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Safe Food Handling
- Knife Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Food Handler Certification
- Food Preparing, Plating, and Presentation
- Supply Ordering
- Catering and Events
- Creative Thinking
- Order Management
- Restaurant Operations
Certification
Serve safe
Timeline
Sous Chef
Stone Creek Dining Company
05.2021 - Current
Line Cook
Olive Garden
12.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2017 - 06.2020
Assistant Manager
Domino's Pizza
07.2016 - 04.2017
Forklift Operator
Interstate Warehousing Cold Storage
04.2014 - 06.2016
Core 40 -
Perry Meridian High School