Nicholas Madia
Thomasville
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with 12+ years of experience in high-volume kitchens, specializing in back-of-house operations, food production, and restaurant management. Proven leader with extensive experience supervising staff, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring consistent food quality. Known for reliability, strong kitchen organization, and delivering exceptional dining experiences in fast-paced environments.
Resourceful Key Supervisor with background in managing, training, and supervising staff. Strengths lie in problem-solving abilities, strategic planning, and strong communication skills. Consistently demonstrated leadership ability by fostering a positive working environment that resulted in increased productivity. Implemented numerous effective strategies to optimize operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Key Supervisor / Chef
Jonah’s Fish & Grits
Thomasville
07.2024 - Current
- Supervise kitchen staff and oversee daily back-of-house operations
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Monitor inventory and assist with ordering and stock management
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Assistant Manager / Cook
Canteen
Orlando
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supervised food preparation areas and enforced sanitation standards
- Regulated cooking temperatures and proper storage procedures
- Assisted with scheduling, food orders, and weekly inventory
- Prepared meals according to company recipes and quality standards
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
Orlando
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared high-volume menu items including meats, seafood, and baked goods
- Ensured proper cooking temperatures and food rotation
- Portioned, plated, and garnished dishes to company standards
- Supported team during peak service periods
Line Cook
Landry's Restaurants
Lake Buena Vista
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared food on time for guests as I worked every station in the restaurant including expo making sure food was prepared correctly and fresh before it went out to the guests.
Kitchen Manager
Metro Bar and Grill
Orlando
04.2004 - 06.2008
- I was responsible for opening and closing the restaurant and taking care of ordering produce and food for the store as well as creating employees schedules.
- I also was responsible for our daily prep list of food items and making sure the restaurant was run proficiently every day.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Mount Ida College
Newton, MASkills
- Kitchen & Restaurant Management
- Leadership & Team Supervision
- Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance
- Supervision
- Inventory Management & Food Ordering
- Food Preparation & Production
- Line Cooking & Multi-Station Experience
- Quality Control & Food Presentation
- Customer Service & Hospitality
- Cash Handling & Operational Support
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 08/01/24
- Valid Driver’s License, 02/28/31
Timeline
Key Supervisor / Chef
Jonah’s Fish & Grits
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager / Cook
Canteen
08.2023 - 06.2024
Line Cook
The Cheesecake Factory
05.2021 - 06.2023
Line Cook
Landry's Restaurants
04.2019 - 04.2021
Kitchen Manager
Metro Bar and Grill
04.2004 - 06.2008
Criminal Justice -
Mount Ida College