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Randall Patzkowsky

Bellingham,WA

Summary

Motivated professional with several years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team with better collaboration, recipes and cooking techniques. Looking for a job in a positive environment that will allow me to feel comfortable in my level of expertise and yet challenge me to further growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Thrive Cook, WWU/Fairhaven

Compass Group USA
Bellingham, WA
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.

Grill Cook, WWU/Fairhaven

Aramark
Bellingham, WA
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Complied with all safety standards while on the job.
  • Inspected equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding orders and special requests.

Cashier Clerk

Shell Gas Station
Bellingham, WA
11.2018 - 05.2023
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Bakery Clerk

Safeway
Palmer, AK
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and provided product knowledge.
  • Verified that all products were labeled with correct pricing information.
  • Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure freshness of products being sold.
  • Maintained cleanliness of bakery area by sweeping floors, wiping down counters, and restocking items.

Kitchen Manager

Pinnacle RV Park
Sutton, AK
07.2007 - 10.2014
  • Prepared meals to order
  • Kept inventory and participated in ordering of food and stocking
  • Supervised other kitchen staff
  • Opening and closing responsibilities, handled money
  • Also participated in caring/ feeding of farm animals
  • Operated forklift and skid-steer.

Line Cook

Valley Hotel
Bellingham, WA
03.2006 - 07.2007
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.

Head Cook

Hicks Creek Roadhouse
Sutton, AK
06.1998 - 09.2004
  • Seasonal, summers only 1998-2001 and 2004
  • Full year, May 2002-Sept 2003
  • Prepared meals to order
  • Kept inventory and participated in ordering and purchasing of food, beverages and ice cream
  • Extreme allowance of personal creativity both in soups and baked goods- developed and maintained stock of sourdough/french and sprout/herbal breads, cookies and cinnamon rolls
  • Also performed cleaning duties and assisted with waiting on customers.

Head Cook

Headstart/ Opportunity Council
Bellingham, WA
01.1998 - 12.2001
  • In charge of inventory and storage, temperatures and meeting schedule requirements
  • Also assisted in delivery of food items involving the use of program vehicle to meet the needs of individual centers
  • Following guidelines, menus and standardized recipes

Relief Cook

Sehome Park Care Center
Bellingham, WA
02.1997 - 12.1997
  • Prepared meals to menu for extended care facility
  • Performed cleaning duties as scheduled
  • Occasionally assisted with dish washing and delivering meals to bed-ridden patients.

Education

Dietary Management -

Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA
06-1995

Skills

  • Food presentation
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Customer Service
  • Recipe Development
  • Cooking techniques
  • Allergen awareness
  • Special Diets Knowledge
  • Cleaning and sanitization

Certification

Dietary Management Course, 5 years of night classes, Bellingham Technical College, Bellingham, WA

Washington Food Handlers Permit

Other

Arctic Bible Institute, 1-yr Bible Certificate, AK

Volunteering with the Lighthouse Mission Kitchen and Events, Bellingham

Other kitchen work with The Firs Retreat Center, Chalet,  and Firwood, Bellingham

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Beachcombing
  • Photography
  • Volunteering

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Thrive Cook, WWU/Fairhaven

Compass Group USA
09.2023 - 06.2024

Grill Cook, WWU/Fairhaven

Aramark
09.2021 - 06.2023

Cashier Clerk

Shell Gas Station
11.2018 - 05.2023

Bakery Clerk

Safeway
11.2014 - 06.2016

Kitchen Manager

Pinnacle RV Park
07.2007 - 10.2014

Line Cook

Valley Hotel
03.2006 - 07.2007

Head Cook

Hicks Creek Roadhouse
06.1998 - 09.2004

Head Cook

Headstart/ Opportunity Council
01.1998 - 12.2001

Relief Cook

Sehome Park Care Center
02.1997 - 12.1997

Dietary Management -

Bellingham Technical College

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