Luke Mcmillen
Summary
Accomplished chef at McDonald's Restaurant, adept in optimizing food preparation processes and enhancing kitchen efficiency by implementing time-saving techniques without quality compromise. Excelled in food safety and sanitation, alongside fostering a positive work culture through effective communication. Skilled in both kitchen management and fostering team collaboration, significantly improving kitchen operations. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 1 year of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven communication, setting up equipment, cleaning, good customer service skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
McDonald's Chef
McDonald's Restaurant
McGrath's Hill, NSW
06.2023 - Current
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
Education
I Have Completed Up To Year 8 of Schooling - Maths, Science, English, Commerce, PDHPE, P.A.S.S.
Arndell Anglican College
Oakville, NSW12.2027
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Verbal communication
- Grilling Techniques
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Ingredient Knowledge
- Know my way around tools
- Know measurements
- Kitchen Management
- Effective Communications
- Frying techniques
- Verbal and written communication
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Performance Improvement
Accomplishments
- Recognized for amazingly talented Big macs and cheese burgers.
Certification
- Backroom and cooking Training - 3 weeks
- Prefect in Primary school
Nrl, Afl, Oztag, Motorbikes, Rugby. I like to go out with friends and family.
I currently play Nrl for Northwest Magpies, former Afl Greaten Western Sydney player to represent Western Sydney for 3 years. Use to play for RouseHill/Kellyville for club level Afl for one year. My starting Afl club was Hawkesbury Saints which i played for 4 years.
Timeline
McDonald's Chef
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2023 - Current
I Have Completed Up To Year 8 of Schooling - Maths, Science, English, Commerce, PDHPE, P.A.S.S.
Arndell Anglican College