Michael H. Kamerer
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Self-motivated and time conscious driver with years of experience in meeting deadlines, customer satisfaction, hard-working, enthusiastic, efficient, clear communicator, and respectful coaching and mentoring ability.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook
Columbia Hospitality
Seattle, WA
03.2017 - 02.2019
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Collaborated with servers to collect information about specific customer desires and dietary needs, going the extra mile to brighten guests day, in difficult family times.
- Coordinated line cook break schedules to avoid delays during busy periods and maintain adequate coverage.
- Taught kitchen staff safety protocols and restaurant standards.
Banquet Cook
Hilton At SeaTac Airport
Seattle, WA
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for up to 1000 people.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
Owner/Chef
Cups And Cakes Cafe
Tacoma, WA
01.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Delivered cakes and catered wedding venues
Banquet Cook
Hilton At SeaTac Airport
Seattle, WA
08.2004 - 10.2010
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Chopped vegetables, butchered meat and prepared sauces in advance to serve guests promptly and efficiently.
- Dated and rotated food containers, safely stored perishables and maintained sanitary work environment to maximize food safety.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for up to 1000 people.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Wee Bee Trucking
Tacoma, WA
06.1995 - 09.2001
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Loaded and unloaded products at warehouses and customer locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Transported hazardous materials and oversized shipments without incident.
- Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
- Invoiced, collected monies due and settled accounts with shippers each day.
- Clearly communicated with dispatchers to give updated information on estimated times of arrival and latest road conditions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
South Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA06.2004
Skills
- Standards Compliance
- Production Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Safety and Risk Management
- Time Management
- Enjoy driving to pick up and deliver products
Timeline
Lead Cook
Columbia Hospitality
03.2017 - 02.2019
Banquet Cook
Hilton At SeaTac Airport
03.2015 - 01.2017
Owner/Chef
Cups And Cakes Cafe
01.2011 - 12.2014
Banquet Cook
Hilton At SeaTac Airport
08.2004 - 10.2010
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Wee Bee Trucking
06.1995 - 09.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
South Seattle Community College