Michael Cooper
Memphis
Summary
Experienced in food preparation with a strong focus on maintaining kitchen cleanliness and adhering to health regulations. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while ensuring timely execution of customer orders. Skilled in plating food according to guidelines, contributing to an appealing presentation. Knowledgeable in food safety protocols and temperature monitoring, ensuring quality and compliance throughout food service operations.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Station Chef
St. Jude Hospital
Memphis
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Prepared food items according to customer orders in a timely manner.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area, equipment, and utensils in accordance with health regulations.
- Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Line Cook
The Liquor Store Restaurant
Memphis
10.2020 - 05.2025
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment .
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
Education
High School Diploma -
Melrose High E
Memphis, TN05-1983
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food safety
- Recipe execution
- Temperature monitoring
- Plating presentation
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Health regulations compliance
- Cooking techniques
- Sauce preparation
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Portion control
- Ingredient knowledge
- Kitchen organization
- Garnishing techniques
Timeline
Station Chef
St. Jude Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2025
Line Cook
The Liquor Store Restaurant
10.2020 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
Melrose High E