Mikael Huntley
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Red Lobster
Chesapeake, VA
12.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
Cashier
Foodlion Grocery Store
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Overnight Stocker
Food Lion
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Performed light housekeeping and cleaning by discarding trash and cardboard and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
Host
TGI Fridays
Chesapeake, VA
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Documented reservations and communicated changes to guests.
- Recorded available tables after seating each party using specialized seating software.
Food Service Team Member
Cinema Cafe
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2015 - 12.2019
- Received orders from customers and input into order management system.
- Sanitized tables, high chairs and drink fountain areas after customer use and periodically throughout day.
- Prepared food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.
- Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples and response to particular requests.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
Education
Salem High School
Salem, VA05.2020
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Server Communication
- Supply Ordering and Procurement
- Food Preparation
- Organization and Prioritization
- Team Coordination
- Kitchen Equipment Management
- Ingredient Stocking
- Food Safety Standards
- Pastries, Breads and Desserts
- Kitchen Staff Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
Timeline
Line Cook
Red Lobster
12.2021 - Current
Cashier
Foodlion Grocery Store
03.2021 - 09.2021
Overnight Stocker
Food Lion
02.2021 - 09.2021
Host
TGI Fridays
02.2020 - 01.2021
Food Service Team Member
Cinema Cafe
06.2015 - 12.2019
Salem High School