Connor Don Carlos
Ankeny
Summary
Culinary professional with extensive experience at Urbandale Golf and Country Club, specializing in menu planning and staff training. Achieved significant profitability improvements through effective cost control measures and team collaboration. Skilled in creating innovative recipes while maintaining high food safety standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef
Urbandale Golf and Country Club
Urbandale
05.2025 - Current
- Prepared daily specials using seasonal ingredients and culinary techniques.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
- Developed new recipes that aligned with restaurant's menu theme.
- Trained new cooks on kitchen procedures and food safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted head chef in planning menus for special events and catering services.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
General Manager
Pancheros Mexican Grill
Des Moines
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversaw food costs to enhance profitability and reduce waste.
- Supervised labor scheduling to align with store requirements.
- Scheduled time for mentoring and developing new and existing employees.
- Fostered a cohesive team culture through effective leadership.
- Expanded store presence through community outreach initiatives.
- Oversaw daily operations of restaurant, ensuring efficient service and quality standards.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing labor resources for peak times.
Head chef/kitchen manager
El Guapo's tequila and tacos
Des Moines
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Developed new menu items weekly to enhance culinary offerings.
- Ensured cleaning adhered to ServSafe guidelines for food safety.
- Managed ordering processes to meet labor and food quotas efficiently.
- Mentored and trained new employees to uphold service standards.
- Coordinated timely catering services while maintaining customer relationships for future events.
Delivery driver, Assistant Manager and General Manager
Jimmy John's
Des Moines
06.2017 - 01.2021
- Contributed to store operations by assisting with opening, closing, and overall management.
- Progressed to assistant manager position through demonstrated leadership and performance.
- Achieved certification as general manager, overseeing 15-20 employees per shift.
Prep-cook and Line Cook
Eurest
Des Moines
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted with prep and pizza stations, ensuring efficient operations in one account.
- Transferred to breakfast and lunch grill stations for expanded responsibilities.
- Took orders and provided exceptional customer service as grill cook, prioritizing food quality.
- Delivered high-quality food and support to enhance customer satisfaction at grill stations.
Line cook/Trainer
Flix Brewhouse
11.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked multiple stations in a restaurant movie theater serving over 300 people at various times.
- Service stations included expo, fry, salad, grill, pizza, dish washing, prepping for all salad stations.
- Also assisted on special catering events.
- Trained new line cooks on food preparation and cooking techniques.
Education
Culinary arts program - Cuinary Arts
DMACC
2006 s Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 5002305.2014
High School - Culinary Arts Program
Roosevelt High School And Central Campus
4419 Center St., Des Moines, IA 5031205.2012
Skills
- Menu planning and recipe development
- Food safety and cost control
- Staff supervision and training
- Inventory management
- Customer service and team building
- Leadership and attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Became a trainer at Flix due to my attention to detail
- Graduated from the central campus culinary program
- Worked my way up to become the assistant then general manager at Jimmy John's
- Creating a catering menu, and a seasonal menu update.
- Learning Spanish
Certification
- Servsafe
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sous Chef
Urbandale Golf and Country Club
05.2025 - Current
General Manager
Pancheros Mexican Grill
11.2023 - 04.2025
Head chef/kitchen manager
El Guapo's tequila and tacos
05.2021 - 09.2023
Delivery driver, Assistant Manager and General Manager
Jimmy John's
06.2017 - 01.2021
Prep-cook and Line Cook
Eurest
05.2016 - 06.2017
Line cook/Trainer
Flix Brewhouse
11.2014 - 02.2016
Culinary arts program - Cuinary Arts
DMACC
High School - Culinary Arts Program
Roosevelt High School And Central Campus