Derek Sparby
Eugene,USA
Summary
Versatile food service professional with extensive kitchen management experience and advanced culinary skills. Committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation while ensuring quality and efficiency in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team delivering exceptional service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Shift Manager
Papa Murphy’s
Wausau, WI
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed daily operations, ensuring quality and efficiency
- Assisted with inventory management and bank drops
- Trained staff on food safety and sanitation practices
Sandwhich artist
Subway
Kuna, ID
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated assembly-line style food production
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in high-pressure environment
Food Service Worker
Smokey D's BBQ
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided support in a fast-paced food service environment by assisting with food preparation, line service, order fulfillment, and kitchen operations. Maintained food safety and sanitation standards while preparing menu items, organizing ingredients, stocking supplies,and ensuring consistent quality and customer service.
Kitchen manager
Dairy Queen
Marshfield, WI
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Coordinated inventory management, food preparation, and customer order fulfillment
- Maintained compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
Education
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO09-2026
Skills
- Mise en place & kitchen organization
- Advanced knife skills & food preparation
- Classical cooking techniques
- Recipe execution & consistency
- Hot and cold kitchen operations
- Plating & Presentation
- Team collaboration & Kitchen communication
- Time management in fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of FIFO
Timeline
Senior Shift Manager
Papa Murphy’s
01.2018 - 12.2019
Sandwhich artist
Subway
07.2017 - 01.2018
Food Service Worker
Smokey D's BBQ
08.2016 - 07.2017
Kitchen manager
Dairy Queen
07.2013 - 11.2014
Associate's degree - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts