Jake Hopwood
Parker,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Cook with extensive experience at VFW Post 10726 and La Paz County Detention Center, excelling in food preparation and sanitation practices. Proven ability to streamline kitchen operations and enhance customer service through effective multitasking and organization. Committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while ensuring timely service during peak hours.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
VFW Post 10726
2013 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Cook
La Paz County Detention Center
2007 - 2013
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
El Monte, CASkills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation practices
- Food waste reduction
- Performance improvement
- Food plating and presentation
Accomplishments
While working at the VFW for the last 12 years, I worked as a volunteer and served Veterans and their their families with professionally prepared food at an affordable price.
While working for the La Paz County Detention Center, I prepared meals in accordance with federal guidelines along with preparing special diets, monitoring budgets, and ensuring federal health, safety, and nutritional regulations.
Prior to this last 18 years, I worked at number of restaurants in the Parker area since the mid 1990s, gaining a wide variety of management, organizational, and culinary skills.
Certification
I am Bonded and certified in Cal OSHA Training, CAOCH #57394.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cook
VFW Post 10726
2013 - Current
Cook
La Paz County Detention Center
2007 - 2013
High School Diploma -
El Monte High School
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