Paris Jones
Rockford,IL
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Chick-fil-A, recognized for maximizing customer satisfaction through exceptional food preparation and service. Proficient in food safety and sanitation practices, consistently delivering high-quality meals in fast-paced environments. Strong multitasker with a proven ability to train and lead teams effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Back of House Cook / Trainer
Chick-fil-A
Houston, TX
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
Grill Cook
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed grill station during busy periods, effectively handling multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained clean, organized grill stations for hygienic, orderly food preparation.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Rockford, IL
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Crew Member Cook
KFC
Rockford, IL
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Handled high-pressure situations effectively, maintaining composure during rush periods while continuing to deliver exceptional service quality.
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen environment for optimal food safety and quality assurance.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with sense of urgency to serve guests quickly.
- Prepared food items according to recipe to drive quality and consistency.
Education
Associates Of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of Lenotre
Houston, TX04.2024
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL08.2017
High School Diploma - General Studies
Guilford High School
Rockford, IL06.2014
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Sanitation practices
- Grilling techniques
- Menu planning
- Stock making
- Special diets
- Garnishing
- Customer service
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Cooking techniques
- Frying
- Cooking
Certification
Servsafe certified
Timeline
Back of House Cook / Trainer
Chick-fil-A
06.2023 - 01.2025
Grill Cook
Memorial Hermann Hospital
03.2022 - 06.2024
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2018 - 03.2020
Crew Member Cook
KFC
03.2016 - 07.2017
Associates Of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of Lenotre
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration
Rock Valley College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Guilford High School