Michael Smith
Crescent City, FL *****
*************@*****.***
• A good Chef is passionate about food and serving others. They should also tend to be creative, so
they can come up with unique dishes for customers to enjoy.
• Attentive Manger experienced in guiding and motivating top-quality talent. Well-versed in assessing
sales performance and managing staff performance against challenging expectations.
• Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted
to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
• Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability
and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering
new skills.
Work Experience
Line Cook
Circle K - Pierson, FL
May 2023 to February 2024
• 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.
• Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
• Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
• Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
• Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
Unemployed looking
unemployment - Georgetown, FL
May 2022 to May 2023
Outta state for family issues
Chef
3 bananas - Crescent City, FL
April 2021 to May 2022
• Chef skills and qualificationsThe most important skill for a Chef is the ability to cook well and arrange
beautiful dishes, but they need lots of other qualifications as well, including these abilities that I love
to learn Customer service The ability to manage a team of cooks Organization skills Time management
skills Attention to detail The ability to work under extreme pressure The ability to communicate in a fast-
moving environment The ability to make good food consistently, even in a busy kitchen
• Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
• Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was
prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
• Trained new chefs on proper cooking techniques and menu items.
• Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
• Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Supervised team members during meal service to ensure accuracy of orders.
Sous Chef
St. Augustine bar n grill - Saint Augustine, FL
May 2019 to January 2020
• Time management
• Skills
• Communication
• Teamwork Oriented
• Maintains a Good Energy Level
• Thorough and Organized
• Professional
• Punctual
• Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
• Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
• Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
• Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices,
and personnel management.
Line Cook
Renegade's on the river - Crescent City, FL
February 2018 to April 2019
• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control
guidelines.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
• Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items,
and rotating stock.
• Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
• Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
• Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and
customers alike.
• Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
• Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
• Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
Line Cook
River pub - Crescent City, FL
February 2017 to January 2018
• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control
guidelines.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control
guidelines.
• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control
guidelines.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
• Responded quickly to any customer complaints or concerns about their dining experience.
• Worked closely with management team in order to meet budget goals while maintaining high quality
standards.
• Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
• Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer
satisfaction rate.
• Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
Asistant Manager
Sunoco - Palatka, FL
May 2010 to January 2011
• Assistant Manager Duties and Responsibilities While on duties and responsibilities
• Schedule and coordinate meetings
• Conduct employee performance reviews
• Develop good customer relationships
• Participate in recruitment and dismissal processes
• Smooth out problems within the workplace
• Address employee and customer concerns
• Develop strategies for better workplace efficiency and goal achievement
• Email and phone correspondence
• Liaise between managers, customers and employees
• Provide direction to staff
• Monitor spending patterns and budget
• Fill in for General Manager (GM) in times of absence
• Make executive decisions, hold meetings and provide accountability
• Troubleshoot POS system
• Support ongoing learning and development of team members
• Help create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment.
Education
GED
John Wood Community College - Quincy, IL
January 2012 to April 2012
Skills
• Cashiering
• Cleaning Experience
• Packaging
• Cash Handling
• Food Preparation
• Food Service
• Cooking
• Microsoft Word
• Order Picking
• Kitchen Experience
• Retail Sales
• Load & Unload
• Assembly
• Machining
• Shift Management
• Sales
• Home Care
• Merchandising
• Security
• Computer Operation
• Delivery Driver Experience
• Management
• Food Safety
• Caregiving
• Memory Care
• POS
• Meal Preparation
• Shipping & Receiving
• Freight Experience
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Order Picker
Certifications and Licenses
CPR Certification
Food Safety Certification
Caregiver Certification
Food Handler Certification