Michael Hicks
Clyde North
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience as Head Chef at Mad Dream Brewing Company, excelling in menu planning and kitchen management. Proven track record in enhancing food safety compliance and reducing waste. Adept at training staff and creating innovative dishes, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Mad Dream Brewing Company
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily kitchen operations and food preparation tasks.
- Learned and adhered to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Supported menu planning by researching seasonal ingredients and trends.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Participated in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for operations.
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Childcare Chef
G8 Education
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, adhering to food safety regulations.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing input on ingredient availability and seasonal offerings.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Upheld stringent food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with all relevant health department guidelines.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Successfully met dietary requirements for diverse clientele by providing customized meal options upon request.
Breakfast Chef
The Bay Cafe
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing efficiency in meal service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
- Monitored food portion sizes and presentation standards, maintaining consistency across all prepared dishes.
- Collaborated with the culinary team to develop innovative breakfast menu items that attracted new clientele.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by preparing high-quality breakfast dishes in a timely manner.
- Successfully managed multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing attention-to-detail or presentation standards.
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety regulations
- Kitchen operations
- Special event catering
- Regulatory compliance
- Allergy awareness
Timeline
Head Chef
Mad Dream Brewing Company
02.2025 - Current
Childcare Chef
G8 Education
05.2021 - Current
Breakfast Chef
The Bay Cafe
10.2018 - 12.2020