Donald Johnnie Ekparian Resume
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OBJECTIVE
Professional Chef with 25 years of experience in banqueting, menu development, and back of house management for many restaurants sizes. Extensive background designing and implementing Armenian, American, Italian and Spanish food into menu items in fast-paced, high-pressured environments, often serving between 75-150 tables per night. Exceptional performance working under pressure without compromising quality of entrees. Perfectionist with an eye for quality, taste, and presentation.
EXPERIENCE
CAFE ATTENDANT SUPERVISOR, CALIFORNIA ARMENIAN HOME -- 2022 - PRESENT
LINE COOK / PREP COOK, VALLEY CHILDREN HOSPITAL — 2020-2022
OWNER / CHEF, HOLY SHISH FOOD TRUCK, - 2018 - PRESENT
COOK / PREP COOK, FRESNO COMMUNITY REGIONAL MEDICAL
2016-2019
LINE COOK / LEAD, FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO, 2016 - 2016
RESTAURANT MANAGER / LINE COOK, RED CANYON LODGE UTAH, 2013 - 2016
GHALEB’S HOOKAH & GRIILL, LINE COOK/ HOOKAH CONNOISSEUR/SHIFT LEAD
2001-2013
KEBABXPRESS, PREP COOK/DISHWASHER/DELIVERY, 2010-2012
ME-N-EDS PIZZA, PIZZA COOK/ASST. MANAGER 1999-2005