Nicholas Macchione
Los Angeles
Summary
Motivated kitchen employee with 8+ years of experience preparing a range of cuisines. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with collaboration, as well as furthering my own cooking techniques. Looking for a new opportunity, always willing to start at the bottom and work my way up.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Hopworks Urban Brewery
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Kitchen Assistant Manager
McMenamins Black Rabbit Restaurant
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Promoted to sole closing manager in 2 months.
- Trained all new employees and did counts for orders/prep lists nightly while ensuring a cleanly and timely close.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen area.
- Trained new staff on proper use of kitchen equipment and safety protocols.
- Monitored performance of staff members to ensure quality standards were met.
- Reviewed customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues and took corrective actions accordingly.
- Managed the ordering process from suppliers including negotiation of prices when appropriate.
Line Cook
King's Fish House-Rancho Cucamonga
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Inspected incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes and ensured proper storage of all seafood products.
Shift Leader/Manager
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
Education
High School Degree -
Upland High School
Skills
- Kitchen Management
- Food Presentation
- Portioning
- Sauce Preparation
- Crew Training
- Customer service
- Time management
- Leadership
Extracurricular Activities
A few of my hobbies I enjoy in my off time are golf, making music and going to concerts. Every few years or so I also enjoy taking a couple weeks to travel.
Timeline
Line Cook
Hopworks Urban Brewery
04.2023 - 09.2024
Kitchen Assistant Manager
McMenamins Black Rabbit Restaurant
04.2021 - 06.2023
Line Cook
King's Fish House-Rancho Cucamonga
01.2020 - 03.2021
Shift Leader/Manager
BJ'S Restaurant & Brewhouse
08.2017 - 06.2019
High School Degree -
Upland High School
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