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Michael Sunkins

Columbia

Summary

Seasoned Pit Master with background in barbecue restaurants. Experience includes managing grilling processes, selecting quality meats and building flavor profiles to enhance customer satisfaction. Strengths lie in knowledge of various wood types and their impact on flavors, ability to maintain consistent cooking temperatures, and expertise in smoking techniques for different meats. Demonstrated success in improving restaurant ratings through innovative recipes and presentation skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pit Master

Midwood Smokehouse
Columbia
06.2024 - 11.2025
  • Prepared and smoked a variety of meats to ensure quality and flavor.
  • Managed cooking temperatures and times for optimal meat tenderness.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.

Prep Cook

Midwood Smokehouse
Columbia
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and dicing for menu items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
  • Assisted chefs in cooking and assembling food dishes to meet quality standards.

Dishwasher

Midwood Smokehouse
Columbia
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dishwashing area during peak service hours.
  • Operated industrial dishwashing machine to efficiently clean and sanitize dishes and utensils.
  • Assisted kitchen staff by promptly returning cleaned dishes to their designated locations.

Education

Mayriver High School
Bluffton, SC

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking

Timeline

Pit Master

Midwood Smokehouse
06.2024 - 11.2025

Prep Cook

Midwood Smokehouse
06.2023 - 06.2024

Dishwasher

Midwood Smokehouse
06.2022 - 06.2023

Mayriver High School
Michael Sunkins