DERIEK STARK
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Former healthcare professional, with a new passion for the culinary world, looking to expand my cooking skills and knowledge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill
Bozeman, MT
06.2025 - Current
- **Execute daily food prep tasks, ensuring ingredients are fresh and ready for service.**
- **Adapt recipes to accommodate customer dietary restrictions while maintaining flavor integrity.**
- **Train new kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and safety protocols to enhance performance.**
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Cook
Arizona Charlies Boulder
Las Vegas
04.2024 - Current
- Enhance kitchen operations, boosting efficiency and reducing customer wait times.
- Manage inventory to cut waste and control costs effectively.
- Ensure food safety compliance, minimizing health risks.
- Prepare diverse menu items, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Collaborate with team to meet production targets and service standards.
Cook
Sycuan casino
El Cajon
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Maintain cleanliness for food safety, ensuring efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with staff to streamline processes during peak times.
- Conduct regular inventory checks to prevent shortages.
- Implement cost-saving measures, enhancing profitability.
- Ensure proper storage to reduce waste and maintain ingredient freshness.
- Spearheaded kitchen efficiency initiatives, optimizing food storage and ingredient rotation to minimize waste and maintain peak freshness.
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Lakeside
03.2012 - 04.2023
- Successfully handled sandwich assembly and order taking/cash register duties.
- Monitor and evaluate crew members' performance during training sessions to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback for their development.
Cook/Dietary Aid
Koelch communities, Spring Creek inn
Bozeman
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Create and implement menu options that meet the dietary needs and preferences of the residents while ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience.
- Create a menu that caters to the dietary needs of the residents, including options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and low-sodium diets.
- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment at all times, ensuring food safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and preparation of food in accordance with health and safety regulations.
Caregiver
Koelch communities, Spring Creek inn
Bozeman
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted with feeding, bathing, and dressing of residents.
- Recognized as Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Month at Koelch Communities' Spring Creek Inn.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of residents by promptly responding to their needs and concerns.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents and their families to ensure a high level of satisfaction and trust.
- Assist residents with medication management and ensure compliance with prescribed medication routines.
- Implement engaging and stimulating activities for residents to enhance their quality of life.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life.
- Regularly communicate with healthcare providers and family members to provide updates on residents' health and well-being.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of residents' care and activities.
Truss Builder
Kenyon Noble lumber
Belgrade
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Collaborate with the engineering and design team to ensure accurate and efficient truss assembly.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure truss designs meet building code requirements.
- Inspect and verify the quality of truss components to ensure they meet industry standards and customer specifications.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely completion of truss building projects.
- Ensure the safe operation of all machinery and equipment used in truss assembly.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure efficient truss assembly.
- Collaborate with the production team to optimize truss assembly processes and improve overall productivity.
Education
EMT Certification - undefined
Emsta college
Santee03-2011
High School Diploma - undefined
El Capitan high school
Lakeside06-2008
Skills
- Food safety (Expert), Inventory management (Expert), Cost-saving measures (Experienced), Short order cooking (Skillful), Quick learner (Expert), Adaptable (Expert), Organization, Customer service, Time management
Timeline
Line Cook
Copper Whiskey Bar & Grill
06.2025 - Current
Cook
Arizona Charlies Boulder
04.2024 - Current
Cook
Sycuan casino
08.2022 - 03.2024
Cook/Dietary Aid
Koelch communities, Spring Creek inn
02.2021 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Koelch communities, Spring Creek inn
10.2018 - 03.2022
Truss Builder
Kenyon Noble lumber
08.2017 - 10.2018
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
03.2012 - 04.2023
EMT Certification - undefined
Emsta college
High School Diploma - undefined
El Capitan high school