Parker Dyer
Richmond
Summary
Experienced in food safety compliance with a strong focus on detail and effective communication. Consistently acknowledged for upholding high standards and enhancing customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to resolve issues efficiently and maintain compliance with regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grounds and Maintenance
Herrington Harbour Marina
North Beach
04.2023 - 11.2025
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Line Cook
Ketch 22
North Beach
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to restaurant specifications.
- Managed kitchen stations to ensure efficient meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently for food prep.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Kept stations stocked and ready for use to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
- Portioned food onto plates, added garnishes and sauces and handed off to wait staff for serving.
Line Cook/Food Truck Manager
Calvert Crabs
Prince Frederick
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed daily operations of mobile food service unit.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations consistently.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations related to food preparation and storage.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional attitude.
- Monitored quality control throughout the entire process from order taking to serving the final product to customers.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on equipment such as grills and fryers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace during service hours.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Dishwasher
Herrington on the Bay Catering
North Beach
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of dishes and kitchen equipment during busy catering events.
- Operated industrial dishwashing machines to ensure efficient cleaning processes.
- Sorted and organized utensils and cookware for optimal workflow in the kitchen.
- Adhered to safety and sanitation standards for food handling and dishwashing practices.
- Removed garbage and trash to designated disposal areas in accordance with health regulations.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
Line Cook
Ketch 22
North Beach
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Prepared ingredients and dishes according to restaurant specifications.
- Managed kitchen stations to ensure efficient meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently for food prep.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure quality standards.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces, and salads.
- Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Education
Culinary Arts
Career And Technology Academy
Prince Frederick, MD05-2019
Huntingtown High School
Huntingtown, MD05-2019
Skills
- Customer service
- Food safety compliance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Adaptability under pressure
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Certification
Serv Safe Food Handler Certification
References
- Tammy Sadowski, Herrington Harbour Marina
410.991.2551
- Andrea Lamb, Ketch 22
443.646.5205
Timeline
Grounds and Maintenance
Herrington Harbour Marina
04.2023 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Ketch 22
10.2021 - 03.2023
Line Cook/Food Truck Manager
Calvert Crabs
08.2020 - 10.2021
Line Cook
Ketch 22
04.2018 - 07.2020
Dishwasher
Herrington on the Bay Catering
06.2017 - 10.2020
Culinary Arts
Career And Technology Academy
Huntingtown High School