Nolan Panardo
Arcata,CA
Summary
Accomplished Poke Bowl Chef and Ropes Course Instructor with an exceptional track record at Bluefish, enhancing customer satisfaction through exceptional food quality and safety, and expertly tailored adventure experiences. Skilled in kitchen management and customer service, consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations and safe, engaging outdoor activities. Demonstrated ability to optimize workflows and elevate participant confidence, significantly contributing to business growth. Worked at Bluefish alone at the young age of 15.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Poke Bowl Chef
Bluefish
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed a one person kitchen alone.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Cut fish and prepared various ingredients.
- Received and assembled custom orders.
- Assembled memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, and fish.
- Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Washed dishes.
Ropes Course Instructor
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed customized experiences for diverse groups, tailoring activities to suit their unique needs and goals.
- Harnessed children and adults into ropes course gear.
- Increased participant confidence and skill levels through effective coaching techniques during challenging course elements.
- Managed risk effectively during high-stakes situations, making critical decisions under pressure to ensure participant safety at all times.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally.
- Diligently watched for clients in distress and assisted them when help was needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Tahoe High School
Tahoe City06.2024
Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Workflow Optimization
- Made-to-order meals
- Seafood Preparation
- Forecasting and planning
- Customer Service
- Food Handler Certification
DJ and Musician
DJed for local bands/gigs, my own prom, and myself. I have been playing Trombone for 7 years with my high school jazz band and a few personal gigs
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Poke Bowl Chef
Bluefish
05.2021 - 08.2024
Ropes Course Instructor
Tahoe Treetop Adventure Parks
05.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
North Tahoe High School
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