Parker Konsdorf
West Lafayette
Summary
Professional culinary specialist with robust experience in high-volume kitchen environments. Adept at grilling, food preparation, and maintaining kitchen safety standards. Strong collaborator, ensuring seamless teamwork and flexibility under changing conditions. Reliable and results-driven, with focus on quality and efficiency in every task.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Coordinator
Purdue University
610 Purdue Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for events annually, ensuring seamless execution and participant satisfaction.
- Developed event timelines and checklists to enhance operational efficiency and meet deadlines consistently.
- Streamlined event setup and teardown processes for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.
- Contributed to successful event setup and teardown procedures by working closely with venue staff and vendors.
- Assisted in event setup and breakdown, providing timely support for seamless operations.
Activity Assistant
Trilogy Health Services
1051 Cumberland Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitated engaging recreational activities to enhance resident well-being and social interaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized activity plans for residents.
- Supported staff in organizing events, ensuring resources were available and schedules adhered to.
- Monitored resident participation in activities, providing feedback to improve future programming.
Line Cook/General Manager
Tinsley Family Conncessions
Louisville, KY
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Prepare menu items for patrons and prep various for use during the daily service.
- Prepared high-quality food items following recipes and safety standards.
- Operated kitchen equipment efficiently, ensuring proper maintenance and sanitation.
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and menu items.
- Monitored inventory levels, assisting in supply ordering to prevent shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and kitchen areas to comply with health regulations.
Prep Cook
Mark’s Feed Store
Louisville, KY
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Help other cooks prepare items that were needed for the daily menu
Garde Manger/Prep Cook
Galt House
Louisville, KY
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Prepared items that were to be used for banquets and the various restaurants in the hotel
- Handled the preparation of various items that were requested by room service chefs
Cook/Prep Cook
The Goat
Louisville, KY
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared to items that were needed in order to prepare the specials of the day
- Handled the pizza station making the specialty pizzas
- Worked the grill as needed
Grill Cook, Line Cook, Dishwasher
Westminster Village Retirement Community
West Lafayette, IN
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Prepared items request by the bar for the resident
- Provided assistance to the head chef in the preparation of the meal for the community
- Delivered meals to the residents either in the dining room or their apartments
- Washed dishes if needed to do so
Education
High School -
Harrison High School
West Lafayette, IN06-2016
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts/ Hospitality Management
Sullivan University
Louisville, KY03-2020
Skills
- Event planning
- Project management
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Leadership qualities
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
Accomplishments
- JDRF (Junior Diabetes Research Foundation) Advocate for Stater of Indiana.
- Kentucky Derby volunteer cook with Executive Chef of Churchill Downs.
- Ran my own restaurant at age of 19-20 in Louisville International Airport.
- Learned CNA training skills in nursing home to help nurses and dietary aides incase of emergencies.
Certification
- ServSafe Certified
- Knife Certified
- Alcohol Certified
- Supervisor experience
- Dementia Certified
- CNCA (Can lift people/carry)
- Great with computers/tablets
Languages
German
Elementary
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Purdue University
09.2023 - Current
Activity Assistant
Trilogy Health Services
06.2022 - 09.2023
Line Cook/General Manager
Tinsley Family Conncessions
05.2017 - 08.2019
Prep Cook
Mark’s Feed Store
03.2017 - 05.2017
Garde Manger/Prep Cook
Galt House
01.2017 - 03.2017
Cook/Prep Cook
The Goat
09.2016 - 12.2016
Grill Cook, Line Cook, Dishwasher
Westminster Village Retirement Community
02.2015 - 06.2016
High School -
Harrison High School
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts/ Hospitality Management
Sullivan University