Open To Work
Jesse Parker
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
24
24
Years Military Service
10
10
Years Food Program management
Summary
Reliable. Dedicated. Accountable. Responsible. Extensive food service management and culinary experience with HR scope. Proven record of of enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance. Skilled in team leadership and and training development across across cultures. 20+ years leadership experience. Adaptable across civilian, government, and multinational environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Management, Concentration in Entrepreneurship
American Military University
Charles Town, WV02-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality Management, Concentration in Food Service
American Military University
Charles Town, WV11-2016
Work History
Food Program Director
United States Army
Grafenwoehr, Germany
07.2020 - 06.2026
Food Program Manager
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
10.2017 - 07.2020
Chef/Operator
United States Army
Germany
04.2015 - 10.2017
Private Chef
US Army
Heidelberg, Germany
06.2009 - 04.2015
Skills
- Culinary arts
- Quantity food production
- Safety & sanitation
- Cooking
- Baking & Pastry
- Kitchen management
- Ordering
- Inventory management
- Scheduling
- Logistics planning
- Catering
- Banquet
- Events planning
- Menu development
- Inventory management
- Demand planning
- Demand forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Metrics tracking
- Team management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Problem solving
- Employment and labor laws
- Personnel file management
- Policy and procedure development
- Employee relations
- Employee onboarding and offboarding
- Performance management