Darnell Parker
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Determined Maintenance Worker with skills performing routine operation checks on work equipment and always exercising safety measures to limit injuries. Hardworking employee with over 10 years of carrying out oral and written instructions effectively and efficiently. Uses constructive criticism to improve skills and job performance.
Resourceful United States Navy Third Class with 10 years of experience as a Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures and maintaining clean food service and dining environment.
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Worker
US Navy
06.2021 - 09.2023
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
- Cleaned and lubricated 280 parts to keep equipment operating at peak performance.
- Properly handled, transported, and disposed of recycled materials.
- Conducted repairs on equipment to return machines and tools to functionality.
- Trained over 25 new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
05.2013 - 09.2023
- Responsible for providing daily meal preparation, sanitation, and meal service for 600 sailors onboard USS Donald Cook.
- Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
- Prepared and served food to approximately 675 personnel in upscale urban restaurant.
- Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
- Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Planned menus and ordered various food stock to provide balanced and nutritious meals.
- Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
- Managed delivery of fresh rations in quarantined and shipyard environments for over 600 personnel.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
Barracks Manager
US Navy
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing 300 successful corrective actions.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Education
No Degree - Homeland Security
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD04.2025
High School Diploma -
Freedom Academy High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2009
Skills
- Electrical Systems
- Crack Sealing
- Inventory Management
- Guest Interaction
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Preparation
- Equipment Inspection
- Regulatory Requirements
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Inspecting Rooms
- Timelines and Milestones
- Room Maintenance
- Trash removal
- Daily cleaning and sanitation
Timeline
Maintenance Worker
US Navy
06.2021 - 09.2023
Barracks Manager
US Navy
04.2018 - 05.2021
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
05.2013 - 09.2023
No Degree - Homeland Security
University of Maryland - College Park
High School Diploma -
Freedom Academy High School