- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I use my art background in cooking everyday, whether that be in plating or even just drawing new menu ideas
Mikaila Stackpoole
Fishers,IN
Summary
Dynamic Chef De Cuisine with extensive experience at Portofino of Geist, excelling in recipe creation and team management. Proven track record in developing innovative menus and enhancing dining experiences while maintaining stringent food safety and sanitation standards. Adept at ingredient sourcing and budgeting, ensuring quality and cost efficiency in kitchen operations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef De Cuisine
Portofino of Geist
02.2024 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
Chef De Partie
Ken Stewart's Tre Belle & Lodge
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Line Cook
The Merchant Tavern
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Line Cook
Applebee's
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
Line Cook
Five Guys
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Medina Senior High
Medina, OH05-2021
Skills
- Wine pairing
- Recipe creation
- Kitchen operations
- Ingredient sourcing
- Food safety
- Sanitation protocols
- Knife skills
- Fine-dining expertise
- Team management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food presentation
Certification
-completed both Servsafe certifications (management & food handler)
Interests
Timeline
Chef De Cuisine
Portofino of Geist
02.2024 - Current
Chef De Partie
Ken Stewart's Tre Belle & Lodge
09.2023 - 02.2024
Line Cook
The Merchant Tavern
01.2022 - 09.2023
Line Cook
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
01.2021 - 12.2021
Line Cook
Applebee's
01.2020 - 09.2020
Line Cook
Five Guys
02.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Medina Senior High
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