Michael Walker
Philadelphia,United States
Summary
Motivated Cook with 30 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
McGillin's Olde Ale House
Philadelphia, PA
2022.11 - 2023.12
- 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.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Cook
48th Street Grill
Philadelphia, PA
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Cook
QVC
West Chester, PA
09.2009 - 10.2018
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Cook
Aramark Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
09.1999 - 08.2009
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Cook
Cigna Insurance Company
Philadelphia, PA
09.1979 - 08.1999
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Regulated oven, broiler and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Education
Southern High School
Philadelphia, PA06.1979
Food Service Certificate - Food Service
Bok Vocational School
Philadelphia, PA06.1979
Skills
- Dish preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Contemporary sauce work
- Fine Dining
Timeline
Cook
McGillin's Olde Ale House
2022.11 - 2023.12
Cook
48th Street Grill
11.2018 - 11.2022
Cook
QVC
09.2009 - 10.2018
Cook
Aramark Corporation
09.1999 - 08.2009
Cook
Cigna Insurance Company
09.1979 - 08.1999
Southern High School
Food Service Certificate - Food Service
Bok Vocational School
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