DONOVAN JONES
Conyers,GA
Summary
Culinary intern and food service worker with hands-on experience supporting chefs, preparing ingredients, serving guests, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Brings a strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and customer service, with agricultural experience that adds attention to crop handling, observation, and workplace discipline.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Culinary Intern
Navigate
Atlanta, Georgia
2026 - 2026
- Collaborated with celebrity chefs including Carla Hall and Joseph Shirley Chung at Dallas chef convention, gaining insights into culinary techniques and practices.
- Supported chefs in executing plating standards and enhancing meal presentation for guests.
- Contributed to brunch preparation by managing ingredients and collaborating with kitchen staff. by organizing ingredients and coordinating with kitchen staff, while receiving support and guidance from other young chefs.
- Managed ingredient preparation for kitchen service, ensuring readiness for menu items. for Navigate kitchen service and daily menu production.
- Followed food safety procedures during prep, cooking, and storage tasks.
Food Service Worker
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, Georgia
2026 - 2026
- Served food and beverages to aquarium guests, boosting customer satisfaction through attentive service.
- Fostered welcoming environment for guests, enhancing overall dining experiences.
- Followed food safety and sanitation standards during food service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food service area, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
Culinary Intern
Compass Group Management
Atlanta, Georgia
2026 - 2026
- Secured internship through Navigate program at Emory University's DOBBS Kitchen, gaining practical culinary skills. through Navigate program at Emory University's DOBBS Kitchen.
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for daily menu items, enhancing overall kitchen operation efficiency.
- Prepared simple dishes under supervision of experienced cooks, developing foundational cooking techniques.
- Studied and implemented food safety standards and handling techniques in accordance with health regulations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace, ensuring a safe and functional environment for food preparation.
- Observed and followed cooking techniques to improve skills and efficiency.
EMBARC
Dekalb County
Atlanta, Georgia
2024 - 2025
- Monitored crop health, promptly identifying pests and disease issues to support effective management and yield protection.
- Assisted in planting and harvesting crops using modern techniques to optimize agricultural operations.
- Completed fellowship in agricultural practices, deepening knowledge of their economic significance and implications.
- Acquired knowledge of planting methods that enhance crop yield.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arabia Mountain High-school
Lithonia, GA05.2027
Skills
- Food preparation
- Food safety standards
- Food sanitation
- Culinary methods
- Kitchen organization
- Workspace sanitation
- Cash register operation
- Cash management
- Customer feedback
- Problem-solving
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- Crop management
- Agricultural practices
- Crop monitoring
Certification
Serve-Safe Food Handler
Activities
- SGA (Student Government Association)
- HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
- FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
- FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- International Club
- 21st century Club
- Earth Tomorrow Club
- SADD (Student Against Destructive Decisions)
- Ambassadors
Timeline
Culinary Intern
Navigate
2026 - 2026
Food Service Worker
Georgia Aquarium
2026 - 2026
Culinary Intern
Compass Group Management
2026 - 2026
EMBARC
Dekalb County
2024 - 2025
High School Diploma -
Arabia Mountain High-school