Ron Parker
Gridley,CA
Summary
Diligent cook with proven track record in high-volume kitchen environments. Demonstrated expertise in preparing diverse culinary dishes and maintaining kitchen efficiency. Displayed proficiency in teamwork and adaptability to changing menus and customer preferences. Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Cook with solid background in retail operations and customer service, consistently ensuring accurate transactions and positive customer interactions. Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently and resolve issues promptly. Demonstrated strength in cash handling and communication skills. Experienced with cash handling, customer service, and transaction processing in fast-paced retail settings. Utilizes strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Track record of maintaining accuracy and resolving conflicts smoothly. Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals. As customer service professional, brings valuable experience in addressing and resolving customer issues effectively. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Bigfoot Eats
07.2025 - Current
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations
- Received 100% positive feedback from customers for exceptional taste and presentation of dishes
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining accuracy
- Prepared and cooked diverse menu items in fast-paced environment.
- Ensured compliance with food safety and sanitation standards consistently.
Cook, floor supervisor
Elite Corporate Services
10.2022 - 07.2025
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
- Followed recipes and portion control guidelines to consistently deliver delicious meals
- Managed food inventory, minimizing waste and optimizing cost efficiency
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
- Ensured compliance with health codes and regulations during food handling, storage, and preparation stages
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining accuracy
- Managed daily operations of a busy restaurant floor, overseeing a team of 22 staff members
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
- Resolved customer complaints or concerns promptly and effectively, striving to exceed their expectations
Cook/Cashier
Thomas Cuisine
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Prepped ingredients
- Prepared meals from scratch
- Basic kitchen serving duties
- Maintained health and sanitation standards
- Diligently washed and sanitized all equipment and surfaces
- Prepared diverse menu items according to established recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to ensure optimal food preparation.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
Driver Manager
Cannabis Consulting, and Patient Education
03.2012 - 04.2019
- Passionate, dedicated, and self-motivated professional with a strong education and background in Medical Marijuana, Cannabis Consulting, and Patient Education.
- Possess years of experience working alongside cannabis physicians and interacting extensively with patients to provide medical marijuana guidance and assistance.
- Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions and commended for organization, efficiency, priority management, and communication skills.
- Delivering goods within a timely matter. figuring out shift and schedule changes for the other 6 drivers.
- Replenishing inventory to the work vehicles and making sure adequate amounts.
- Handle any and all customer complaints about products or delivery.
- Keep track of vehicle maintenance.
Laborer
CFA
02.2009 - 09.2013
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Attended monthly safety meetings to ensure machine safety.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
- Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Prepared a variety of foods according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Handled currency and credit transactions quickly and accurately.
- Followed food safety procedures according to company policies and health and sanitation regulations.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Strictly followed all cash, security, inventory and labor policies and procedures.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, including in the kitchen, bathrooms, building exterior, parking lot, dumpster and sidewalk.
- Performed all position responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner.
- Communicated openly and honestly with the management team during each shift to ensure it ran smoothly.
Laborer
Ed's Construction
01.2005 - 02.2007
- Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation.
- Built and hung custom doors and frames.
- Constructed residential decks, carports, garages and sunrooms.
- Installed drywall, ceilings, trim and fabricated replacement trim and moldings.
- Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects.
- Applied caulk, sealants and other agents to installed surfaces.
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Mixed porridge of catch basins and poured and sawed off concrete and asphalt.
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Conducted hydrostatic water testing.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Skills
- Dispatch
- Working with children
- Team player (Less than 1 year)
- Cash handling
- Management
- Restaurant experience
- Food service
- Sales
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- POS
- Retail management
- Scheduling
- Time Management (Less than 1 year)
- Leadership
- Working with people with autism
- Organizational skills
- Shift management
- Cash register
- Fast learner (Less than 1 year)
- Kitchen experience
- Customer service
- Stocking
- Operations
- Store management
Certification
- ServSafe
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
Timeline
Cook
Bigfoot Eats
07.2025 - Current
Cook, floor supervisor
Elite Corporate Services
10.2022 - 07.2025
Cook/Cashier
Thomas Cuisine
05.2019 - 08.2022
Driver Manager
Cannabis Consulting, and Patient Education
03.2012 - 04.2019
Laborer
CFA
02.2009 - 09.2013
Shift Leader
Jack in the Box
06.2007 - 01.2009
Laborer
Ed's Construction
01.2005 - 02.2007