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Michael T. Akins
Customer Service and Food Preparation
Background includes customer service . Skills include food preparation, and automotive work.
Career Experience
5/2018-present
Five Guys
Raleigh, NC
Line Cook
Ability to read and follow menu plans
Responsible for temperature control
Followed recipes concisely and closely
Responsible for keeping work area clean
Responsible for display and look of food to be put on serving line
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment high volume food service environment
Prepared food as per the standardized recipes and specifications
Performed small batch cooking and made to order items
Display station set-up and service, transporting cooked foods to hot boxes for line service
Prep necessary cleaning of utensils, work space, tables, shelves, and equipment, participate in recipe development, and event meal assistance.
7/2010-present Akins Mobile Detailing and More, Owner Raleigh NC
Wash vehicle exterior, clean interior and exterior windows;
Wax, polish and buff exterior;
Shampoo and vacuum seats, carpets, trunk, cargo area and other upholstery;
Clean engine and engine compartments;
Remove defects and swirls;
Clean and prepare all sold vehicles for guests.
6/2004 -5/2006 O'Charleys, Cary, NC
Cook
Plans individual cooking schedule so that all foods assigned to prepare will be properly cooked and ready at the appropriate time.
Assembles items needed for preparation from refrigerators and storerooms.
Follows standardized recipes and portioning procedures to prepare meats, gravies, casseroles, vegetables and desserts that require cooking.
Tastes all food during preparation to ascertain if foods are seasoned and cooked correctly; makes adjustments to seasoning and cooking time as necessary.
Merchandises foods to be served in the dining room and at special functions in such a way to make them attractive and easily served in standardized portions.
Monitors tray line throughout serving periods to ensure that foods are available to replenish when needed without delay.
1998-2000 Winn-Dixie Grocery Martinsville, VA
Cashier
Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
Greet customers entering establishments.
Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.