Michael terry
Macon,GA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in hospitality and culinary roles, including at American Cruise Lines. Proven expertise in room sanitation and inventory management, complemented by strong customer service skills. Certified in food safety and CPR, I excel in maintaining high standards and ensuring guest satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
American Cruise Lines
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Stocked guest rooms with amenities such as soap, shampoo, and toilet paper.
- Inspected cleaned guest rooms to ensure presentation standards were met.
- Replenished drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest accommodations.
- Executed floor care by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming carpets and rugs, and dusting furniture.
- Cleaned bathrooms, ensuring thorough sanitation of toilets, tubs, showers, and sinks.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout property to maintain cleanliness.
- Reported maintenance issues or damages to supervisors promptly.
- Organized and maintained inventory of cleaning supplies for operational efficiency.
Cook
Cracker Barrel
Macon, GA
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cook
Waffel House
Macon, GA
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Prepared and deep-fried diverse food items, ensuring optimal taste and presentation.
- Labeled, dated, and organized food items for enhanced safety and freshness.
- Enforced sanitation protocols to eliminate risks of food spoilage and contamination.
- Managed portion control with precise utensils during preparation and plating.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness across kitchen and dining areas.
- Coordinated distribution of food to service staff for timely customer delivery.
Wildland Firefighter
National Forest Service
Pineknot, KY
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed backfire operations to contain advancing fires by burning fuel ahead of flames.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately map areas affected by wildfires and document fire perimeters.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish hot spots and mitigate further spread risks.
- Monitored weather conditions to assess potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Participated in daily briefings with crew members to strategize for upcoming shifts.
- Strictly adhered to regulations established by National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
- Assisted with hazardous fuels reduction, including brush cutting, tree felling, and debris chipping.
- Built containment lines around active wildfires using shovels, Pulaskis, and chainsaws.
Cook
Jobcorps
Pine Knot, KY
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Oversaw meal preparations for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and salad bar services for 175 students daily.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards utilizing ServSafe Food Handlers Guide.
- Demonstrated proper cooking attire, organized workstations, and labeled food items accurately.
- Employed diverse cooking methods including braising, broiling, baking, grilling, poaching, and deep frying.
- Operated fry station and grilled items while preparing food for restaurant service.
- Executed dish preparation according to recipes and verbal instructions from the Executive Chef.
- Maintained organization of walk-in and reach-in refrigerators, coolers, and dry storage areas.
- Completed additional prep duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
Prep Cook
Macon Bacon Screen Printing & Bling
Macon, GA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Good presentation of food, and proper attire.
- Food preparation for the games.
- Washed pans, pots, stove, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Helped cook and wrap meat, such as chicken, hot dogs, burgers, etc.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison Highschool
Pine Knot, KY06-2021
Skills
- Room cleaning and sanitation
- Inventory management
- Floor maintenance
- Maintenance reporting
- Customer service
- CPR and first aid certification
- Wildland fire behavior training
- NIMS certification
- Fire training certification
- Chainsaw operation certification
- Firefighter type II certification
- Food safety certification
Timeline
Housekeeper
American Cruise Lines
07.2024 - 03.2026
Cook
Cracker Barrel
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cook
Waffel House
09.2021 - 05.2023
Wildland Firefighter
National Forest Service
07.2019 - 08.2021
Cook
Jobcorps
03.2019 - 06.2021
Prep Cook
Macon Bacon Screen Printing & Bling
05.2017 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
James Madison Highschool