Miles Pavia
Muncie,IN
Summary
Motivated cook with three and a half years of experience all around the kitchen, and want to expand my knowledge. Familiar with fast-paced environments, working as a team, multitasking, and adaptability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Prep Cook
Brother's Bar and Grill
Muncie, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Lead/Head Line Cook
Sugar Creek Brickhouse
Greenfield, IN
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Supervised kitchen staff in the preparation of all menu items, ensuring freshness and quality of ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen personnel on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures and equipment use.
- Maintained a clean working environment through regular cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, tools and equipment.
- Established portion sizes for menu items to ensure consistent product quality while controlling costs.
- Developed menus that included seasonal ingredients and special promotions.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders received.
- Assisted in the development of new recipes, presentations, plating designs, garnishes and sauces.
- Checked temperature readings for all refrigerators, freezers and ovens at beginning of each shift.
- Ensured that all products were stored properly following correct rotation guidelines.
- Performed end-of-day duties such as closing down kitchen equipment safely.
- Assisted in food inventory and control while properly receiving and storing delivered items.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Used grills, deep fryers and griddles to cook food.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN05-2023
High School Diploma -
New Palestine High School
New Palestine, IN05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Grilling
- Cleaning and organization
- High volume production capability
- Time Utilization
- Punctuality
- Supply Restocking
- Food presentation
- Eager to learn
- Efficiency
- Recipe-based cooking
- Knife Skills
- Communicable
References
- James Evans - Owner of Sugar Creek Brickhouse - 317-430-5332
- Madoshi Kamara - "Chef Mo" - 463-221-9662
- Bennett Disser - "Chef Bennett" - 317-642-6468
Timeline
Cook/Prep Cook
Brother's Bar and Grill
08.2023 - Current
Lead/Head Line Cook
Sugar Creek Brickhouse
01.2021 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
New Palestine High School
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Ball State University
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