Mike Soma
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience in kitchen operations and line cooking techniques. Known for effective collaboration and ensuring food safety compliance while delivering high-quality dishes that consistently meet customer expectations. I hope that one day I'll be experienced enough to manage my own restaurant and cook food that I am passionate about. Until then, I'm willing to learn from anyone who is willing to teach me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Redrock Brewery
Midvale, Utah
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Prepared diverse dishes using seasonal ingredients and brewery specialties.
- Collaborated with team members to create daily specials and menu updates.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Managed core culinary responsibilities and daily kitchen operations effectively.
- Oversaw essential culinary tasks and daily kitchen management.
- Directed key culinary duties and maintained smooth daily kitchen functions.
line cook
P.F. Chang's Bistro
Salt Lake City, Utah
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for various Asian-inspired dishes.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during service hours.
- Followed recipes precisely to ensure consistency in food preparation.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking ingredient supplies regularly.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
Taylorsville, UT
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Prepared high-quality meals following Texas Roadhouse recipes and standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques.
- Monitored food freshness and quality before serving to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, and ovens safely and effectively.
- Followed all safety and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean cooking environment.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chiawana High School
Pasco, WA06-2017
Skills
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Line cooking techniques
- Kitchen operations
- Culinary presentation
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Employee training
- Food storage
- Knife use
- Sanitation guidelines
- Nutrition
- Roasting techniques
- Food service operations
Timeline
Chef
Redrock Brewery
09.2024 - 03.2025
line cook
P.F. Chang's Bistro
11.2023 - 08.2024
Line Cook
Texas Roadhouse
06.2020 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Chiawana High School
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