Michael Shafer
Greenville
Summary
Maintenance Specialist with background in both residential and industrial settings. Familiarity with electrical systems, plumbing, and general building repairs. Strengths include problem-solving abilities, technical knowledge, and hands-on skills. Previous work resulted in reduced downtime of equipment, improved facility safety measures, and increased operational efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cook / Maintenance Specialist
Raising Cane's
Denver
06.2021 - 03.2025
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and consistency for customer satisfaction
- Trained and supported team members, enhancing overall performance and operational efficiency
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards, promoting a safe and sanitary work environment
- Performed maintenance duties to keep equipment and workspace in proper working condition
- Managed time effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Completed workstation set up and break down, properly disposing of leftover food.
Pizza Chef (12hr)
Roppolo's Pizzeria
Austin
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed full kitchen operations from opening to closing
- Managed high-volume orders in fast-paced environments to meet customer demand and maintain service flow
- Consistently prepared food while meeting speed and quality standards to enhance customer satisfaction
- Ensured cleanliness, food safety, and organization throughout shifts to support efficient operations
- Demonstrated reliability by working long shifts and handling multiple responsibilities
General Contractor Assistant
Gary Shafer
Fort Worth
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project updates and timelines regularly.
- Performed daily site inspections to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
- Removed damaged materials and prepared surfaces for optimal installations.
- Promoted team efficiency by consistently picking up excess materials and tools.
- Completed measurements, layouts and job site preparation to reduce downtime.
- Completed building repairs and maintenance to walkways, sidewalks and landscaping.
Education
General Educational Development (GED) -
ashley valley schools
Vernal, UTCulinary Arts -
La Cordon Bleu
Austin, TXSkills
- Team Leadership
- Food safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Power Tool Operation
- General Electrical Knowledge
- Time Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Food safety regulations
- Food preparation
- Kitchen management
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Team training
- Scheduling
- Allergen safety
- Work delegation
- Drywall repair
- Tile installation
- Window replacement
- Preventive Maintenance
- Lighting maintenance
- Basic plumbing repairs
- Cleaning procedures
- Maintenance scheduling
- Vehicle maintenance
- Troubleshooting electrical
- Fundamental mathematics
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Written and verbal communication
Additional Information
Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic, Experienced in fast-paced, high-volume environments, Able to take initiative and handle responsibility
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Life scout- Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Lead Cook / Maintenance Specialist
Raising Cane's
06.2021 - 03.2025
Pizza Chef (12hr)
Roppolo's Pizzeria
01.2014 - 01.2020
General Contractor Assistant
Gary Shafer
General Educational Development (GED) -
ashley valley schools
Culinary Arts -
La Cordon Bleu