Donovan D O'Brien
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dedicated sanitation and food safety professional with hands-on experience in kitchen operations. Expertise in maintaining cleanliness standards, managing dishwashing processes, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Committed to enhancing guest experiences through effective waste disposal and sanitation practices.
Overview
59
59
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
SouthEast Seattle Senior Center
Seattle, Washington
01.2019 - Current
- Supported seniors with daily activities, enhancing their quality of life through companionship.
- Prepared, set up, and broke down community and public events, contributing to successful gatherings.
- Provided support and assistance to community members, fostering a sense of community engagement.
- Backfilled dishwasher duties during peak hours. I have a WA food handlers card.
Butchery Assistant
Cooks Buffet and Bakery
DeLand, Florida
01.1973 - 09.1973
- Assisted in preparing a variety of meats for customer orders.
- Assisted in the preparation of meats, including cutting, trimming, and portioning.
- Ensured cleanliness of butchery workspace and equipment to uphold safety standards.
- Cleaned work surfaces regularly to prevent cross contamination between raw and cooked products.
- Rotated stock on shelves to ensure freshness and quality of product.
- Ensured compliance with health codes regarding storage temperature and sanitation.
- Cut large pieces of meat into smaller sizes per customer request.
- Utilized sharp knives and tools safely to prepare meats for customer orders.
- Trimmed fat from cuts of beef, pork, poultry, or fish per supervisor instructions.
- Complied with federal, state and local sanitation regulations and department procedures.
- Monitored food temperatures consistently to uphold safety standards.
- Executed cost-control measures to minimize waste and maintain product quality.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and hygiene standards in meat preparation and storage.
- Cleaned meat preparation counters and butcher knives to avoid cross-contamination.
Dish Machine Operator
Congregationalist Homes
Claremont
07.1968 - 05.1969
- Operated dishwashing machines to ensure high cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Sorted and loaded dirty dishes into dishwashing equipment to maximize efficiency.
- Monitored washing cycles to uphold performance and compliance with hygiene standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on dishwashing machines for reliable operation.
- Followed established policies regarding personal hygiene and dress code while on duty.
- Monitored temperature of water in the dish machine to ensure sanitation standards were met.
- Ensured all dishes were washed according to health department regulations and safety protocols.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on a continuous basis.
Assistant Cook
MacDonalds
Pomona, California
06.1967 - 09.1967
- Collaborated with cooks to prepare and assemble menu items, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas daily.
- Supported meal preparation by coordinating tasks with cooks during busy periods, enhancing kitchen workflow.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen work areas and equipment, contributing to a safe and organized food preparation environment.
- Performed daily maintenance on equipment such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
- Operated commercial appliances including mixers, grinders, slicers, steamers.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as knives or cleaning supplies.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members about any issues related to food service operations.
- Weighed, measured and mixed ingredients, following recipes to produce quality dishes.
- Received food and supplies, ensuring proper storage protocols were followed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
University of The State of New York
Albany, NY02-1980
Skills
- Maintain food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Dishwashing operations
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Waste disposal
- Forklift operation
Timeline
Volunteer
SouthEast Seattle Senior Center
01.2019 - Current
Butchery Assistant
Cooks Buffet and Bakery
01.1973 - 09.1973
Dish Machine Operator
Congregationalist Homes
07.1968 - 05.1969
Assistant Cook
MacDonalds
06.1967 - 09.1967
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
University of The State of New York