Ivan Arango
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Specialist with a proven track record at the Army, excelling in inventory management and menu planning. Adept at cross-functional collaboration and effective communication, I successfully implemented new ingredients and maintained optimal stock levels, ensuring high-quality meal preparation for large groups. Passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Army
WAHIAWA, HI
12.2022 - 12.2025
- Conducted inventory of food items and supplies in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Worked cross-functionally with recipe development, operations and creative teams on implementation of new ingredients, menu timelines and product launches.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
- Planned and prepared meals for large groups of people, using standardized recipes.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Managed nutrition labeling process and execution and verified accuracy and alignment with ingredient database.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Pet Care Volunteer
Healthy Pet Clinic at the Humane Society of Northe
Gainesville, GA
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Provided companionship for anxious or shy animals by playing with them or taking them out on walks.
- Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Conservation Volunteer
Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve
Gainesville, GA
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Tended and cared for seedlings, clippings and buds with care to produce optimal plant yield.
- Cleaned up debris from hiking trails, buildings, and parks.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair to many nearby buildings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chestatee High School
Gainesville, GA05-2022
Skills
- Inventory management
- Menu planning
- Recipe development
- Nutritional analysis
- Food safety
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Quality assurance
- Adaptation to feedback
- Written communication
- Guest interaction
- Task prioritization
- Portion control
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Army
12.2022 - 12.2025
Pet Care Volunteer
Healthy Pet Clinic at the Humane Society of Northe
04.2022 - 05.2025
Conservation Volunteer
Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve
04.2022 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Chestatee High School
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