Michael Warner
San Diego,CA
Summary
Adept at time management and demonstrating a professional attitude, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction at Ciro's Pizzarea & Beerhouse by preparing orders with high accuracy. My eagerness to learn and adapt to new recipes, coupled with expertise in kitchen sanitation and food safety standards, contributed to a positive and efficient working environment.
Attentive Line Cook / Team Leader with wide-ranging culinary experience in various settings. Produces quality meals while adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines. Possesses excellent organization and time management skills for smooth kitchen operation.
Overview
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Work History
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Ciro's Pizzarea & Beerhouse
San Diego, CA
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
Line Cook / Food Server
Macaroni Grill
Cedar Hill, TX
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- 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.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Lead Grill Cook
Premeire Foods
San Diego, CA
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment through regular cleaning, sanitizing surfaces, and equipment maintenance.
- Developed innovative recipes featuring fresh ingredients that attracted new customers and increased overall sales revenue.
- Ensured timely meal preparation and delivery for customers by effectively coordinating with servers and kitchen staff.
- Built strong relationships with food suppliers to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by maintaining open communication among team members, resolving conflicts as they arose.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing high-quality meals according to recipe guidelines and specifications.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by overseeing daily operations of the grill station while motivating fellow cooks to excel in their roles.
- Increased efficiency through expertly organizing prep stations to streamline cooking processes during peak service times.
- Upheld health code regulations by ensuring proper food handling practices were followed at all times during the cooking process.
Education
Certified Culinarian - Culinary Arts
San Diego Culinary & Bakery School
San Diego, CASkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Food preparation
- Food safety knowledge
- Food safety
- Cleanliness standards
- Kitchen sanitization
- Kitchen station setup
- Kitchen sanitation
- Deep fryer operation
- Kitchen organization
- Kitchen operations
- Grilling techniques
- Food safety standards
Certification
Culinary Arts
Timeline
Line Cook / Prep Cook
Ciro's Pizzarea & Beerhouse
Line Cook / Food Server
Macaroni Grill
Lead Grill Cook
Premeire Foods
Certified Culinarian - Culinary Arts
San Diego Culinary & Bakery School