Michael Tran
Orlando,FL
Summary
Skilled Line Cook & Manufacturing Worker with proven experience in fast-paced kitchen and production environments. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork. Known for reliability, adaptability, and maintaining high-quality standards across diverse roles in food preparation, molding, painting, and inventory operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pizza Maker
Carbones Pizza
Delano, MN
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Operated the pizza oven, ensuring pizzas were cooked to order.
- Maintained inventory of ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, meats and spices.
- Rotated stock items so that oldest product was used first.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment.
- Prepared dough and sauce for pizzas according to recipes.
- Checked temperature of ovens prior to use to ensure optimal cooking temperatures.
- Handled customer orders in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy of order.
- Inspected workstations for cleanliness before beginning shift.
- Adhered to sanitation standards when handling food products and utensils.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen area.
- Received deliveries of food items, checking each item against invoices for accuracy.
- Followed established recipes when creating specialty pizzas requested by customers.
- Organized storage areas for unused ingredients or supplies.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups or scales.
LIM Molder (Liquid Injection Molding)
Trelleborg Crp
Delano, MN
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed preventive maintenance on all molding machinery.
- Maintained records of production data including quantity and type of items produced.
- Cleaned and lubricated molds in order to maintain efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations when operating machinery or handling hazardous materials.
- Set up production runs by loading specified amounts of raw material into hoppers.
- Monitored temperature levels during the molding process to ensure optimal results.
- Followed specific instructions regarding colorants and additives used in the molding process.
- Ensured that safety standards were met at all times while operating machinery.
- Verified dimensions of finished parts against blueprints or drawings.
- Adjusted machine settings according to product specifications.
- Stored raw materials properly in order to prevent contamination of the product.
- Inspected molded parts for quality assurance purposes.
- Examined molds for defects such as warping, cracking, or air pockets.
- Transported finished products from the work area for packaging or further processing.
- Collaborated with team members to improve processes related to molding operations.
- Removed excess material from molded products using hand tools, grinders, or sanders.
- Assembled molds by attaching cores, cavities, inserts, gates, runners.
- Measured finished parts using calipers or other precision instruments.
Paint Line Operator
Landscape Structures
Delano, Minnesota
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Put playground equipments together
- Work with wire wheels
- Lifting heavy equipments, prepping equipments for cleaning/washing and painting
- Inspecting incoming/outgoing parts for issues
- Cleaning excess paint off of parts
- Verify Job sheets
- Keep work area clear of debris
- Assisted in training new employees on operating procedures related to painting processes
- Monitored the quality of painted parts to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Performed additional duties as assigned by management
- Assisted in developing strategies for improving productivity and efficiency on the paint line
Line Cook
Bacio
Minnetonka, Minnesota
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality standards.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Adhered to health and safety standards when handling food items.
- Took customer orders and prepared accordingly.
- Plated individual servings according to established guidelines.
- Assisted other cooks in preparing meals when needed.
- Measured out ingredients for each dish accurately according to recipes.
- Prepared and cooked pasta dishes according to recipes.
Grocery Stocker
Walmart
Buffalo, Minnesota
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Inspected product quality and quantity before restocking shelves with new items.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure maximum efficiency in stocking shelves.
- Checked expiration dates on perishable items to guarantee freshness.
- Built promotional displays for featured products in accordance with corporate marketing plans
- Restocked shelves after each customer purchase for optimal display presentation.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Organized backroom storage areas in order to maximize space utilization.
- Verified stock levels of existing products on store shelves to ensure adequate inventory levels
- Stocked shelves with products based on customer demand and sales trends.
- Ensured that all products were properly labeled according to company standards.
- Reported any damaged goods or out-of-date items immediately to management personnel.
- Responded quickly to any customer inquiries or complaints regarding stocked items
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL06-2026
High School Diploma -
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, Minnesota05-2022
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Operating machinery/tools
- Active listening
- Order taking
- Daily reporting
- Inventory restocking
- Work ethic and integrity
- Time management skills
- Ordering and stocking
- Written and verbal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Inventory control
- Multitasking and organization
- Order packaging
- Machinery monitoring
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Food presentation
- Customer order management
- Workstation organization
- Food safety
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sauce making
- Dependable and responsible
- Order taking and processing
- Supply restocking
Timeline
Pizza Maker
Carbones Pizza
09.2023 - 06.2024
LIM Molder (Liquid Injection Molding)
Trelleborg Crp
09.2023 - 04.2024
Paint Line Operator
Landscape Structures
07.2022 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Bacio
09.2021 - 05.2022
Grocery Stocker
Walmart
01.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Full Sail University
High School Diploma -
Buffalo High School