Ryan M. Thomes
Rockville,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented Food Service Worker experienced in food preparation, customer service, and adherence to sanitation regulations. Achieved enhanced customer satisfaction and improved food safety practices through strong teamwork and efficient task execution. Focused on maintaining high cleanliness standards and adapting quickly to new challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
St. Cloud VAHCS
St. Cloud, MN
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Assembled meal trays by accurately interpreting patient orders.
- Supported dietary needs by accommodating special meal requests from patients.
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation standards in food preparation areas to promote safe food handling.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Monitored food temperatures to uphold compliance with health regulations and safeguard patient health.
- Followed safety protocols during food handling and equipment usage.
- Trained new employees on food service procedures and safety practices to enhance team readiness.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
Kitchen Manager
Pearl Lake Lodge
Kimball, MN
04.2018 - 05.2019
- In the year that I was kitchen manager at Pearl Lake Lodge, I have turned it from a kitchen that was just about to shut its doors to a kitchen that is well organized and gaining back its popularity very quickly.
- I also have an almost daily duty of running the flat top, deep fryers, and pizza ovens as head cook.
- My duties also include ordering, unloading, rotating, and putting away 3-4 food trucks a week properly.
- Making sure all hamburger, chicken and lunch meats are pulled to thaw daily and stored correctly.
- Washed and prepared all vegetables by slicing and dicing for the prep station and pizza line.
- Set up and maintained hot and cold temperatures for buffets.
- My job also includes setting up and maintaining hot and cold temperatures for buffets.
- It is also my duty to portion and date all sauces and appetizers and date them properly.
- It is also my duty to make sure that all food is plated the same and presentable before it leaves the kitchen.
- It is also my duty to grab the bus tub out front and wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes, including all pots, pans, and utensils.
- My duties also include breaking down all cardboard, and getting all the garbage’s and disposing of them properly outside.
- My job also includes cleaning deep fryers weekly, and boiling them out, degreasing and cleaning all hood vents.
- My duties also include sweeping, mopping, and cleaning and sanitizing all stainless and cutting boards at the end of the shift.
- Hired, trained, and scheduled all kitchen employees to maintain staffing levels and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Facilitated teamwork by promoting collaboration and communication among kitchen staff.
- Demonstrated commitment by consistently completing tasks and supporting team efforts.
- I’m looking forward to continuing my career at the VA hospital.
- Owner: Tom Ruether
Short Order Cook
Kettle Falls Hotel
Kabetogama, MN
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Loaded and unloaded kitchen orders from boat, rotated stock, and organized in freezers, refrigerators, and dry storage to ensure freshness.
- Portioning of all deli meats, appetizers, and sauces.
- Prepping and proper storing of walleye fillets for each day.
- My other kitchen duties included cleaning of deep fryers, grill, and hood vents.
- Wiped down stainless steel surfaces and polished them to maintain cleanliness.
- Bleaching and sanitizing all cutting boards and all other food contact surfaces.
- Sweep and mop and do all dishes and pots and pans and run them through the sanitizer machine.
- Provided excellent customer service to guests while preparing meals.
- Picked up additional shifts and covered for coworkers to maintain staffing levels on the island.
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through daily interactions with team members during 5-6 month seasonal work periods.
- Owner/Boss: Richard Oveson
Short Order Cook/Kitchen Manager
Ultimate Bar and Grill
Waite Park, MN
10.2014 - 04.2016
- Performed various kitchen tasks while working seasonally at Kettle Falls.
- Managed business operations for Tom Frericks.
- Prepared diverse menu items quickly and efficiently for high-volume service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace and equipment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery.
Education
Diploma -
ROCORI High School
Cold Spring, MNSkills
- Food safety compliance
- Food safety regulations
- Sanitation practices
- Food preparation techniques
- Kitchen management
- Menu planning
- Employee training
- Time management
Job Related Training
Serve Safe Manager Certification, 10/01/19
Positions
- Food Service Worker WG 3, CSAN-10619841-20-KAE, 547464900, 05/01/19, Present, St. Cloud VAHCS, 4801 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, 255-6480-6314 N&FS, 32+, $18.71, Learned how to better read the patient’s tickets and what they all entail., Learned how the trays are supposed to be staged before being loaded into carts to be delivered., Learned how to tear apart and break down the dish machines to clean them and how they work., Honed training skills and passed knowledge onto new employees., Applied previous 12 years of kitchen experience effectively for food service at the VA.
- Kitchen Manager, 04/01/18, Present, Pearl Lake Lodge, Tom Ruether, 10600 County Road 8, Kimball, MN, 55353, 320-298-2588, 40+, $28,800, Turned the kitchen from about to shut its doors to well organized and gaining popularity., Ordered, unloaded, rotated, and put away 3-4 food trucks a week., Ensured all hamburger, chicken, and lunch meats are pulled to thaw daily and stored correctly., Washed and prepped all vegetables for prep station and pizza line., Maintained hot and cold temperatures for buffets., Ran the flat top, deep fryers, and pizza ovens as head cook., Portioned and dated all sauces and appetizers., Ensured all food is plated the same and presentable., Washed, rinsed, and sanitized all dishes, pots, pans, and utensils., Cleaned deep fryers weekly and maintained cleanliness of kitchen.
- Short Order Cook, 05/01/10, 09/01/17, Kettle Falls Hotel, Richard Oveson, 12977 Chippewa Trail, Kabetogama, MN, 56669, 218-240-1726, 40, $26,880, Loaded and unloaded all kitchen orders off the boat., Portioned deli meats, appetizers, and sauces., Prepped and stored walleye fillets., Washed and prepped all vegetables and fruits., Cleaned deep fryers, grill, and hood vents., Ensured garbage was brought to garbage shed., Wiped down and polished stainless surfaces., Sanitized all cutting boards and food contact surfaces., Handled dishes and pots and pans through sanitizer machine.
- Short Order Cook/Kitchen Manager, 10/01/14, 04/01/16, Ultimate Bar and Grill, Tom Frericks, 1101 Division Street, Waite Park, MN, 56387, 320-251-5580, 40+, $20,520, Combination of duties from previous two jobs, worked intermittently between seasons.
Applicant
Ryan M. Thomes, 320-492-0183
Timeline
Food Service Worker
St. Cloud VAHCS
05.2019 - 05.2025
Kitchen Manager
Pearl Lake Lodge
04.2018 - 05.2019
Short Order Cook/Kitchen Manager
Ultimate Bar and Grill
10.2014 - 04.2016
Short Order Cook
Kettle Falls Hotel
05.2010 - 09.2017
Diploma -
ROCORI High School