Roger Jankowski
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Self-aware Quality Assurance Lab Technician prepared to take the next step with a new food production team. Extensive experience in product inspections, audits, lab testing and customer specification safeguarding. An excellent team player with first-rate verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prep/Line Cook
Social Hall
12.2023 - Current
- Prep and cook line items for service and special event parties
- Oversee adherence to safety and sanitation protocols
- Maintain and organize inventory of foods and dry goods.
Seafood Quality Assurance Tech 2
Shamrock Foods Company
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Responsible for paperwork and compliance with all regulations and HACCP protocols
- Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
- Drafted reports on quality verification activity outcomes, presenting findings to decision-makers and recommending response efforts.
- Investigated recurring customer complaints, determining source of quality non-conformance incidences and recommending solutions.
Dairy Manufacturing Culture Room
Shamrock Foods Company
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and cleaned as needed.
- Maintained thorough inventory and record keeping of supplies.
- Operated filling equipment and ensured detailed labeling of product
Sous Chef
Twist Bistro and Gallery
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Menu and recipe development, facility design/arrangement and overall management assistance during pre-opening of restaurant
- Inventory, ordering, quality control, food safety & sanitation, time management, prep cook, line cook and line management during production.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
Line Cook/Production Lead
Fort McDowell Enterprises - Casino
09.2017 - 02.2020
- Assist in the operation of all 5 food outlets on property in coordination with Executive and Sous Chef
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Line Cook
Christopher's and Crush Lounge
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
Line Cook
The Boulders Resort & Spa – The Spotted Donkey Cantina
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Lead Steam Pot Chef
Hightide Seafood Bar & Grill
02.2014 - 11.2015
- Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Responded to dietary concerns and food allergies, creating dishes to meet customer needs and palates.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science - Business Management
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MichiganCulinary Arts
Scottsdale Culinary Institute - Le Cordon Bleu
Scottsdale, Arizona02.2011
Skills
- Results-Oriented
- Quality control knowledge
- Sample Preparation
- Audit inspections
- Quality focus
- Process Inspections
- Quality Issue Identification
- Attentive and Observant
- Finished Goods Inspection
- Safety Compliance
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
ServeSafe Certification, 19066939, 2/27/25
Timeline
Prep/Line Cook
Social Hall
12.2023 - Current
Seafood Quality Assurance Tech 2
Shamrock Foods Company
11.2021 - 10.2023
Dairy Manufacturing Culture Room
Shamrock Foods Company
09.2020 - 10.2021
Sous Chef
Twist Bistro and Gallery
03.2020 - 09.2020
Line Cook/Production Lead
Fort McDowell Enterprises - Casino
09.2017 - 02.2020
Line Cook
Christopher's and Crush Lounge
08.2017 - 09.2017
Line Cook
The Boulders Resort & Spa – The Spotted Donkey Cantina
12.2015 - 07.2017
Lead Steam Pot Chef
Hightide Seafood Bar & Grill
02.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science - Business Management
Michigan State University
Culinary Arts
Scottsdale Culinary Institute - Le Cordon Bleu
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