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Robert McHale

Orlando,Fl

Summary

I have been in the industry 20+ years. I have worked in and mastered many different cuisines. I am a very motivated. High-performing individual with solid background in culinary arts. Skilled in creating innovative and delicious dishes while managing kitchen staff and inventory. Efficient and committed to keeping high standards of food safety and sanitation.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Cook

Southern Food Service
10.2023 - Current

Design,Prep, and cook breakfast and lunch for the cafeteria at Lockheed Martin.

Line Cook Supervisor

Compass Group USA
11.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
  • Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff, reducing order errors and enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
  • Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.

Kitchen Manager

Kekes Breakfast Cafe
04.2012 - 11.2019
  • Ensure quality of product, control food and labor cost, ensure cleanliness of kitchen, run and cook all stations if needed, monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.

Kitchen Manager

Pf Changs
08.2007 - 03.2012
  • Control food and labor cost, ensure proper quality of product, ensure cleanliness of the restaurant, training of all employees, cooking and food preparation.

Kitchen Manager

Fiddlers Green Irish Pub
07.2002 - 07.2007
  • Control food and labor cost, ensure quality of product, monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale

Skills

  • Administration and Management Coordination
  • Time Management Production and Processing
  • Education and Training Food Production
  • Complex Problem Solving

Certification

Serv safe certification

Timeline

Head Cook

Southern Food Service
10.2023 - Current

Line Cook Supervisor

Compass Group USA
11.2019 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Kekes Breakfast Cafe
04.2012 - 11.2019

Kitchen Manager

Pf Changs
08.2007 - 03.2012

Kitchen Manager

Fiddlers Green Irish Pub
07.2002 - 07.2007

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Art Institute of Ft Lauderdale
Robert McHale