Michael A. Gooden, CC
Atlanta, GA 30354
Home 678-***-****
Cell 404-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
Objective: Desire to obtain a managerial position, which will allow the continued application of previously developed culinary, managerial and communication skills.
Education:
Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA
Certified Chef Certificate/ Associate Degree
Experience:
07/2006 – 01/2012
Taco Bell Morrow, GA
General Manager
Provides positive guest relations.
Responsible for maintaining fast, accurate service.
Ensures products are consistent with company quality standards
Ensures Occupational Safety & Health Act, local health and safety codes and company safety and security policy are met.
Assists Profit & Loss management by following cash control/security procedures, maintaining inventory.
Recruit quality people and inspire them to prepare great food and maintain a great working environment.
Trained incoming employees on policies and procedures of restaurant.
07/2002 - 06/2006
Piccadilly Cafeteria Riverdale, GA
Assistant Manager
Responsible for maintaining staff levels, inventory and purchasing, cost of goods sold based on a fluctuating budget.
Perform customer relations, running day and evening shifts and training of new hires.
Plan and oversee the preparation, production and presentation of hot and cold food items from cafeteria.
Maintain service and product according to company policies.
High level of cleanliness in kitchen and dining area.
05/1999-04/2002
Bank of America Sodexho Marriott Atlanta, GA
Executive Chef
Responsible for day to day operation of kitchen to prepare daily meals and special functions for corporate employees.
Implement new ideas in food concepts, new menu items, food presentations, cost of sales and recipe analysis.
Plans, directs and coordinates all activities o production employees in order to prepare and deliver a finished food product to a serving area.
Responsible for purchasing and receiving food supplies, as well as monitoring inventory.
Creating weekly rotating 5 to 7 course menus.
06/1998 -01/2000
Papa John's Pizza Union City, GA
Assistant Manager
Hire and train quality staff personnel for outstanding job performance and acceptance of increased responsibility.
Supervise personnel in all phases of operations: order taking, production, over tending, routine and delivering.
Schedule and motivate personnel to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain communication with team members and area managers.
Make or obtain all repairs necessary for keeping store and equipment in good operating condition and for maintaining sanitation and safety standards.
References available upon request