Nigel Dunn-Sparks
Aurora,CO
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Experience in the food industry and technical culinary arts school. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep Cook
Panera Bread
Aurora, CO
08.2017 - 04.2025
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Discarded spoiled food items immediately following established procedures.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
Associate
Wendys Restaurant
Aurora, CO
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Ensured compliance with all health regulations related to food handling practices.
- Assisted with the maintenance of store cleanliness including sweeping floors and wiping down counters.
- Inspected kitchen equipment regularly for proper functioning and safety hazards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Completed end-of-shift tasks such as counting money in register drawers and reconciling transactions with receipts.
- Prepared food items according to company standards for quality and presentation.
- Ensured all food was cooked to the correct temperature as per health code regulations.
- Followed proper sanitation procedures during food preparation and storage.
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO05-2020
GED -
Overland High School
Aurora, CO05-2018
Skills
- Customer Service
- Kitchen Organization
- Ingredient Preparation
- Dependable and reliable
- Knife Skills
- Following Instructions
- Equipment Sanitation
- Punctual and honest
- Foodservice sanitation
- Proper Portioning
- Workstation Maintenance
- Sanitation Practices
- Flexible Schedule
- Safe Food Handling
- Time Management
- Temperature Monitoring
- Food Preparation
- Cutting and slicing techniques
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
- Culinary Arts Certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Associate
Wendys Restaurant
11.2018 - 04.2019
Prep Cook
Panera Bread
08.2017 - 04.2025
Culinary Arts Certificate - Culinary Arts
Pickens Technical College
GED -
Overland High School