Michael Ware
El Paso,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook 2 / Cook 1
Blackstone Consulting Inc.
El Paso, TX
04.2018 - Current
- Substantial experience of food menu planning, cooking, presentation and handling
- In-depth knowledge of culinary measurements, inventory management and stock rotation
- Remarkable knowledge of proper temperatures for food storage and cooking
- Contractual guidelines tri-service food code HACCP (cooling log, cooking log, temperature log)
- Production schedule cooking temperatures, holding temperatures, reheating temperatures, cold holding temperatures, warehouse procedures and FIFO
- Familiarity with kitchen operations and use of kitchen machinery and tools
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Regulated oven, broiler, and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Ability to comply with established health, hygiene and safety regulations
- Ability to interact with suppliers and kitchen staff in a professional manner.
Assistant Manager
Lube in Go
El Paso, TX
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Proficient assistant manager, with over two years of experience in managing over five employees
- Experience in time management by controlling overtime for employees
- Pay attention to detail while operating vehicle automotive systems
- Have a thorough and practical approach when communicating with employees and head management
- Good concentration skills while preparing cash drawers and closing out drawers for the day
- Focused on money management for bank deposits
- Complete repetitive task during vehicle maintenance
- Communicate well with higher management, employees and customers by explaining other services and receipt break downs.
Driver
Global Automotive Processing Center
Montgomery , AL
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Driver in a high pace automotive processing plant
- Inspect vehicle for scratches or deficiencies in paint and on vehicle
- Drove vehicle to next department for other services
- Load and unload new vehicles on and off transportation vehicles.
- Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
Supply Technician (Contractor)
Veterans Affairs
El Paso, TX
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Designated stock by printing and sorting material release orders to proceeding areas
- Locating stock and verify information shown on issue documents against that on supplies, stock tags or bin tags
- Determining from which stock or bin items are to be removed, assuring that proper quantity and catalog number
- Select stock agreed with information contained on issue document
- Issue items to authorized individuals only
- Warehouse supplies and equipment based on location code provided on the receiving documents
- Determines appropriate bin or bulk location for items new to warehouse
- Separate items by catalog number, department, and quantity
- Assigning items utilizing invoices or shipping documents and comparing the information with items received.
- Documented and verified details of incoming and outgoing shipments and organized records and reports.
- Performed cycle counts and reconciled discrepancies between physical counts and computer generated reports.
Transportation Driver (CDL)
BMC West
El Paso, TX
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Contacted and assist clients for company
- Delivered pre-manufactured house truss and wall truss and other building materials to site shown on invoice
- Load and unloaded trucks for deliveries.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan optimal routes for each trip.
- Conducted daily DOT pre-trip inspections according to set checklist.
- Inspected cargo for accuracy prior to departure and upon arrival at destination.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Performed pre-trip inspection checks and reported problems to supervisor.
- Adhered to all applicable road regulations while driving long distances.
- Verified loads against bill of lading to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Operated forklifts when necessary to move heavy items from one location to another.
- Drove trucks to and from job sites to deliver supplies.
Education
Performance Tuning - High Performance And Custom Engine Technology
Western Technical College
El Paso, TX09.2013
GED
Auto mechanics
Engine building
Tuning
Brakes
Suspension
Wheel alignments
Electrical systems
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
- Cooking
- Servsafe certificate
- Solid work ethics
- Food service sanitation standards
- Warehousing
- Forklift
- Invoicing
- Inventory
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Cook 2 / Cook 1
Blackstone Consulting Inc.
04.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Lube in Go
09.2013 - 03.2015
Driver
Global Automotive Processing Center
11.2009 - 10.2010
Supply Technician (Contractor)
Veterans Affairs
09.2007 - 08.2008
Transportation Driver (CDL)
BMC West
01.2006 - 08.2008
Performance Tuning - High Performance And Custom Engine Technology
Western Technical College
GED
Auto mechanics
Engine building
Tuning
Brakes
Suspension
Wheel alignments
Electrical systems
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