Michael E. Mann
Providence Restaurant
Los Angeles
6
years of professional experience
Hello, I’m a Line Cook with 10+ years of experience in high-pressure culinary environments. Skilled in preparing large volumes of food quickly and efficiently. Seeking to use culinary skills and expertise to prepare a special variety of dishes in a professional, rewarding environment.
Work History
Prep Cook /Line Assist
1 Year 2 Months- Prepared ingredients by washing, chopping, and portioning produce for daily kitchen production.
- Followed food safety procedures to maintain clean, sanitary prep stations and equipment.
- Measured ingredients accurately for recipes, sauces, and menu components.
- Organized refrigerated and dry storage to support efficient meal preparation.
- Assisted cooks with stocking, replenishing, and staging ingredients during busy service periods.
- Supported kitchen workflow by completing assigned prep tasks quickly and consistently.
JR.Sous Chef
1 Year 9 Months- Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
- Worked on various stations in the kitchen including grill/ saute/ expo/raw bar/ desserts
- Assemble, restructuring and braking down stations for day to day productivity.
- Enforced sanitation and food safety practices across prep and service areas.
- Managed closing duties, including cleanup, equipment care, and next-shift preparation.
- Placing orders/ inventory
- Developed recipes/ food cost for menu changes with Head chef
Line Cook
2 Years 1 Month- Grill/Saute//Fry/Ramen
- Monitored cook times and adjusted heat levels to maintain food quality.
- Prepared menu items following recipes, portion standards, and plating guidelines.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to support smooth ticket flow during service.
- Adapted quickly to changing orders and prioritized tasks under fast-paced conditions.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Education
High School Diploma - culinary operations
Graduate
Skills
Kitchen leadership
Inventory processes
Allergen awareness
Work under pressure
Safe handling
Cooking techniques
Equipment usage
Timeline
Prep Cook /Line Assist
Providence Restaurant
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Line Cook
RYLA
07.2023 - 08.2025Read More
JR.Sous Chef
Fort Oak Restaurant (Trust Group)
02.2021 - 11.2022Read More
Morse Highschool
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San Diego City College
High School Diploma from culinary operations
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