Mike Dobson
Clackamas
Summary
Dynamic Lead Cook with a proven track record at Ridgeline Management Company, excelling in meal preparation and kitchen management. Enhanced efficiency through innovative cooking techniques while fostering a collaborative team environment. Skilled in menu planning and food safety, consistently delivering high-quality dishes that exceed guest expectations.
Professional culinary specialist with solid experience in high-volume kitchen environments. Adept at leading teams to deliver high-quality dishes while maintaining focus on collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in menu planning, inventory management, and maintaining health and safety standards. Known for reliability and results-driven approach to meet evolving needs of kitchen.
Experienced with managing kitchen staff and ensuring seamless operations. Utilizes creativity in menu development and ingredient selection. Track record of maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Ridgeline Management Company
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Efficiently handled high-volume orders while maintaining superior food quality through precise execution of cooking methods.
- Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
- Took over line positions in event of emergency.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
Lead Cook
Parkrose Chateau
06.2021 - 02.2023
I prepared food for lunch and dinner shifts, Check menu's for what i need to prepare for my shift.
Then prioritize where to start.
Make soups for lunch and dinner.
clean station before start of lunch/ dinner shifts
.
Lunch/Lead Dinner Cook
Summerplace
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted in the design and execution of daily specials, keeping menu offerings diverse and appealing to repeat guests.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among all team members, building trust and camaraderie within the group.
- Spearheaded team training initiatives to ensure consistency in cooking techniques and presentation standards.
- Collaborated with management on menu planning to create seasonally appropriate dishes that reflect current culinary trends and customer preferences.
Education
GED -
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR05-2006
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Kitchen management
- Food safety
- Kitchen organization
- Menu planning
- Food inventory management
- Cost reduction
- Food processing
- Cooking techniques
- Kitchen sanitation
- Recipe creation
- Menu preparation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of lunch and dinner specials
- Documented and resolved many issues which led to great results.
Ive been a cook for more than 40 years and can preform most required tasks needed for the job.
My chef would approve many created items for dinner menus and was up to me to execute a vanity for approval.
Certification
- Safe serve Training - and food handler certificate.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Cook
Ridgeline Management Company
08.2023 - 07.2025
Lead Cook
Parkrose Chateau
06.2021 - 02.2023
Lunch/Lead Dinner Cook
Summerplace
05.2019 - 02.2021
GED -
Clackamas Community College
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