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

 

EDUCATION

BULLARD HIGH SCHOOL~ GED

FRESNO ADULT SCHOOL ~ FOOD SAFETY COURSE

FRESNO INSTITUTE OF TECHINOLOGY ~ WEB DEVELOPMENTSPECIALIST

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE ~ GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY ~ BEER BREWING COURSE

 

SKILLS

ServSafe Certified, CA Food Handler Card, Cashier skill on many POS system, and Microsoft Office. Quick problem solver, Lifts and carrier up to 75 lbs., flexible schedule, cash handling, familiarity with liquor & smoking laws, and GREAT on up-selling.