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MIKE TILLI

Philadelphia,United States

Summary

Dedicated Cook Skilled in meal prep and assuring quality

Products. able to function team-oriented and preform

Well under pressure.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

1st Cook

Holy Redeemer Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

COOK/INVENTORY CLERK

ST MARY'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
11.2017 - 05.2023
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Marked stock items with stamps or other labeling equipment.
  • Kept up-to-date on store, shelf and order availability of products.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Set cafe line and served 100-140 entree at lunch, enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
  • Maintained efficiency and flow of kitchen by helping lead cook complete daily tasks.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
  • Ideas increase sales.
  • Notify manager invoice shortages mistakes.

PREPCHEF

SUGAR HOUSE CASINO
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various prep tasks.
  • Cleaned kitchen counters, refrigerators and freezers.
  • Tasked with unloading and unpacking daily fresh ingredient deliveries to learn general operation of kitchen.
  • Rotated food regularly, removing outdated items for proper disposal.
  • Check items into inventory and stock goods into proper locations.
  • Assisted with routine stock rotation to keep ingredients fresh.
  • Rotated through all prep stations to learn different techniques.
  • Seasoned and serve 150 marinated cuts of meat, poultry and fish.
  • Wiped down counters and mopped up liquid spills to prevent accidents and contamination.
  • Performed stock rotation and inventory counts to provide list of low-stock kitchen items.

COOK ASSISTANT/PREP COOK/ CATERING

PARKHURST DINNING SERVICES INC
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • Distributed 60 entree during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained efficiency and flow of kitchen by helping lead cook complete daily tasks.
  • Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
  • Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
  • Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Adhered to procedures in preparing food items.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Ideas increase sales.

1ST/2ND COOK

MOSS REHAB EINSTEIN
05.2006 - 07.2014
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Prepared 125 trayline orders simultaneously during peak periods maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Ideas increase sales.

Education

Associate of Arts - SERV SAFE

ATLAS FOOD SAFETY
BUCKS COUNTY PA
04.2023

High School Diploma -

NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA
06.1996

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

SWENSON CULINARY ARTS
PHILADELPHIA
06.1996

Skills

  • Integrity
  • Serve safe certified
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong knife skills
  • Personality
  • Team player
  • Dedicated
  • Organized
  • Multi task
  • Creative
  • Dependable

Affiliations

LYNN CONNGHAN RETAIL MANAGER 215-710-6470

LAUREN PERDULLA DIRECTOR 215-710-2050

ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER


CHEF ERIC 215-717-3855

SUGAR HOUSE CASINO


GEORGE GAINES 267-341-3263

PARKHURST DINNING


PETE PUODZIUNAS 267-240-7477

MOSS REHAB EINSTEIN


DAVE LANE 267-592-9233

MOSS REHAB EINSTEIN SUPERVISOR


CHEF DAVID LADERMAN 215-514-5754

HOLY REDEEMER HOSPITAL

Timeline

1st Cook

Holy Redeemer Hospital
05.2023 - Current

COOK/INVENTORY CLERK

ST MARY'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER
11.2017 - 05.2023

PREPCHEF

SUGAR HOUSE CASINO
03.2016 - 08.2016

COOK ASSISTANT/PREP COOK/ CATERING

PARKHURST DINNING SERVICES INC
08.2014 - 02.2016

1ST/2ND COOK

MOSS REHAB EINSTEIN
05.2006 - 07.2014

Associate of Arts - SERV SAFE

ATLAS FOOD SAFETY

High School Diploma -

NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

SWENSON CULINARY ARTS
MIKE TILLI