Don Juan Parson
Dayton,OH
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Table33, excelling in meal preparation and food safety. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in kitchen maintenance and menu planning, consistently delivering high-quality dishes while maintaining a clean and organized environment. Passionate about nutrition and dedicated to fostering a positive dining experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutritional Service Assistant
Dayton Public School System
Dayton, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of meals to students according to menu.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and co-workers regarding changes in policies or procedures.
- Responded promptly to student inquiries regarding menu items or nutrition-related questions.
- Assisted in operation, cleaning and maintenance of all stations in the kitchen / lunchroom areas.
Cook
Table33
Dayton, OH
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massillon Washington High School
Massillon, OH06-1985
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety
- Kitchen maintenance
- Nutritional knowledge
- Menu planning
- Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nutritional Service Assistant
Dayton Public School System
06.2022 - Current
Cook
Table33
01.2017 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Massillon Washington High School