John Durda
San Antonio ,TX
Summary
Culinary professional with strong background in high-pressure kitchen environments. Expertise in menu development, ingredient sourcing, and maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. Known for fostering collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently achieving desired results. Skilled in team leadership, inventory management, and culinary innovation.
Experienced with diverse culinary techniques and creating innovative dishes. Utilizes precise menu planning and kitchen management to drive success. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
FC Associate
Amazon
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of warehousing operations, improving overall company performance.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
Cook
the Golden Goose
04.2024 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
Chef
Allora Pearl
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing all health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Cook
Kimura Ramen
07.2022 - 01.2023
- 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.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Developed system for inventory management, reducing waste and cutting costs.
- Trained new kitchen staff, ensuring they met restaurant's high standards.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, ensuring safe dining environment.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
- Fostered culture of teamwork and communication within kitchen, leading to improved efficiency.
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Organization and time management
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Timeline
FC Associate
Amazon
08.2024 - 02.2025
Cook
the Golden Goose
04.2024 - 06.2024
Chef
Allora Pearl
10.2023 - 01.2024
Cook
Kimura Ramen
07.2022 - 01.2023