Deanna Parsch
Elyria
Summary
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. I have cooked in some sort of manner for most of my working career. I very much love sending out meals that i know the consumers enjoy. When I worked at the nursing home I loved being able to interact with the residents and making their meals enjoyable. On some occasions I was even able to create a few meals for a few residents that wouldn't eat.... that was such a wonderful moment in my cooking experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
HHS
Lorain, OH
12.2023 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of meals following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations, enhancing workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Dietary Cook
Amherst Manor Retirement Community
Amherst, OH
10.2020 - 12.2023
- I was the breakfast and lunch cook. I prepped and cook both the breakfast and lunch meals Monday thru Friday. I prep ahead as needed, I made desserts, Salads, fruit plates, puddings , fruit cups and sandwiches. All meals are made following recipes for proper nutrition and calorie intake. I also plate up foods to be served to residents.
- Oversaw kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Manager/Owner
Cascade Cafe
Elyria, OH
06.2013 - 03.2020
- Mom and Pop cafe that served breakfast and lunch, we offered all homemade food and also fresh baked goods, We also had Espresso and flavored teas. I ran both the front and back house. I prepped all foods for daily use myself and prepped for next day. all our baked goods were made fresh daily by me as well as my soups.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure exceptional customer service and efficient workflow.
- Implemented inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and maintain quality ingredients.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
High School Diploma - Data Processing, Phlebotomy
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH08-2015
High school diploma - basic
Vermilion High School
Vermilion, OHSkills
- I have done a wide variety of things and can usually pick up anything new quickly
- Residential Cleaning
- Food Service
- Food Preparation
- Cashiering
- Kitchen Experience
- Caregiving
- Cooking
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Portion control
- Food Safety
- Cash Handling
- Senior Care
- Serving Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Retail Sales
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Production
- Host/Hostess
- Food handling
- Food preparation
Certification
certificate from Data Processing 1984
Timeline
Cook
HHS
12.2023 - Current
Dietary Cook
Amherst Manor Retirement Community
10.2020 - 12.2023
Manager/Owner
Cascade Cafe
06.2013 - 03.2020
High school diploma - basic
Vermilion High School
High School Diploma - Data Processing, Phlebotomy
Lorain County Community College
Additional Information
I was a Manager at a Internet Cafe for 3 years until they were all closed down. I was responsible for the upkeep of the machines any minor repairs that I could figure out, had 6 employees that I overseen, cashed out any winners and at end of each day pulled all monies from the 36 machines and had to balance the monies according the the audits I did on each machine nightly. During this time there was never a time my numbers ever off.