Mike Mullen
Tiffin,OH
Summary
Talented kitchen leader offer over 12 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse
09.2012 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing staff scheduling.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
- Achieved rapid ticket times during peak service hours by effectively managing workflow distribution across various stations.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
Rolling Mill Operator
Steel Of West Virginia
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Demonstrated versatility by operating various types of milling machines as required based on production needs.
- Gained expertise in multiple areas of mill operations, allowing for seamless transitions between roles when needed due to absences or personnel changes.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing mill settings and implementing preventative maintenance procedures.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles into daily routines, reducing waste while maintaining high-quality outputs.
- Operate over head chain with proficiency to insure all rolls were built and placed correct to the millimeter.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calvert Catholic Schools
Tiffin06.2010
Skills
- Multitasking and Organization
- Customer Service
- Food Safety
- Inventory Management
- Staff Supervision
- Food Preparation
- Forklift operation
- Overhead Crane operation
- Cpr certified
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Texas Roadhouse
09.2012 - Current
Rolling Mill Operator
Steel Of West Virginia
05.2011 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Calvert Catholic Schools