Michele Mallon
cook
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level prep cook and barback position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook /Bar-Back
Tom And Jerrys Sports Bar
11.2015 - 06.2023
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Coordinated with servers and bartenders to maintain smooth operation of bar area
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable service
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down bar area for special events
- Restocked ice, condiments, and snacks
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas
- Delivered food to customers at bar and tables
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed
- Assisted with bussing tables and cleaning up spills
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs
- Collaborated with other dining room and bar staff to facilitate efficient service
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests
- Answered customer questions about food items and assisted with menu selections
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary
- Checked dining area supplies of linens, wrapped silverware, and replenished low stock
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines
Prep Cook
320 Market Café
09.2015 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils
- Identified inefficiencies leading to improved productivity
- Planned menus to estimate food and labor costs, ordering accurate quantities of ingredients and supplies
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions
- Coordinated checklists to keep kitchen clean, stocked and sanitary
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods
- Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks
- Adjusted recipes based on ingredient availability or customer request
- Prioritized and re-prioritized kitchen tasks based on fluctuating demands
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs
- Controlled food cost and waste by selecting and using correct ingredients and amounts
- Collaborated with the head chef to create seasonal menus and special dishes, offering more variety and selections to customers
Hot Foods Cook
ShopRite
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing
- Managed inventory and ordered food and supplies to maintain adequate stock
- Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking
- Developed innovative, creative menu items and recipes
Banquet Waitress
Springfield Country Club
08.2014 - 02.2015
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Monitored dietary restrictions and served guests with special needs.
- Fostered enjoyable event atmosphere through friendly guest interactions
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
- Prepared specialty desserts for customers for special occasions.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization, and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
Deli Clerk
ACME
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
- Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup
- Monitored inventory levels to order new supplies and maintain consistent stock
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction
- Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries
- Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers
Education
No Degree -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PA09.2015
High School Diploma -
Delaware County Technical High School
Aston Mills, PA06.2015
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School
Wallingford, PA06.2014
Skills
- Food Running
- Glass Washing
- Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Kitchen Preparation
- Food Service Sanitation
- Food Storage
- Bulk Food Preparation
- Food Handlers Certification
- Cooking and Baking
- Floor Sweeping
- Safe Handling Standards
- Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
- Cleaning and Organization
- Dish Preparation
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Sanitization Protocols
- Recipe Preparation
- Stocking of Food Cases
- Ice Restocking
- Bar Supply Replenishment
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Dishwashing and Sanitization
- Beer Keg Installation
- Cooking and baking
- Kitchen cook lines
- Cooking skills
- Ice replenishment
- Problem-Solving
- Stocking and replenishing
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hot Foods Cook
ShopRite
04.2018 - 12.2018
Cook /Bar-Back
Tom And Jerrys Sports Bar
11.2015 - 06.2023
Prep Cook
320 Market Café
09.2015 - 06.2023
Banquet Waitress
Springfield Country Club
08.2014 - 02.2015
Deli Clerk
ACME
06.2014 - 07.2014
No Degree -
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
High School Diploma -
Delaware County Technical High School
High School Diploma -
Strath Haven High School
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