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Ivan Graves

Piqua

Summary

Motivated Sous Chef polished in keeping kitchen staff on task and handling high-volume work. Knowledgeable about sourcing ingredients, maintaining budgets and maximizing customer satisfaction. Works with management to analyze food costs and forecast business trends to meet company goals.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

Landings of sidney
Sidney
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared and presented high-quality dishes for residents and guests.
  • Assisted in managing kitchen staff and ensuring smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Collaborated with the head chef on menu planning and recipe development.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards in food handling.
  • Level 2 Serve Safe
  • Supported special events by creating unique dishes to enhance guest experience.
  • Complied with all health department regulations regarding proper food handling methods.
  • Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.

Team Lead

Conagra food brands
Troy
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Team lead for packaging department to include forklift operations
  • Followed strict instructions to ensure safety of all employees, equipment, and products
  • Communicated with associates on what is expected on a day to day basis
  • Trained new associates job duties and proper procedures and safety
  • Provided monthly training to associates on USDA and SOP updated protocols

Long Haul Operator

V3 Transportation
Seville
07.2018 - 02.2021
  • Drove box truck & Cargo vans all over the U.S. to deliver product
  • Performed safety pre-trips before and after deliveries
  • Communicated with dispatch, customers, and service managers using speech, written, and electronics

Head Cook

Toll House Caverns
Union
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Prepared dishes per customer orders following ServeSafe Certification guidelines
  • Assisted servers when needed

Security

The Brewery
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling the property and monitored surveillance equipment
  • Verified identity

Cleaning Technician

Filter Environmental Kitchen Solutions
  • Cleaned deep fryers
  • Replaced oil using decreases
  • Vacuums, and scrubbers
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment using industry-standard cleaning agents and tools.

Education

Troy High-school
Troy, OH

Culinary Arts -

Upper Valley JVS
Piqua, Oh

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Menu planning
  • Safety compliance
  • Kitchen management

Timeline

Sous Chef

Landings of sidney
06.2024 - Current

Team Lead

Conagra food brands
02.2021 - 10.2022

Long Haul Operator

V3 Transportation
07.2018 - 02.2021

Head Cook

Toll House Caverns
12.2016 - 08.2017

Security

The Brewery
12.2016 - 08.2017

Cleaning Technician

Filter Environmental Kitchen Solutions

Troy High-school

Culinary Arts -

Upper Valley JVS
Ivan Graves