Roger Jankowski

Quality Assurance professional with 3+ years of experience across food production and manufacturing environments, including inspection, HACCP compliance, and production monitoring at Shamrock Foods and other facilities. Skilled at conducting inspections, evaluating product quality against specification, documenting findings, and driving corrective actions that improve production efficiency. Complements this QA background with hands-on culinary training (Le Cordon Bleu) and current kitchen experience, giving direct, practical insight into food handling and food safety from both the inspection and production sides.

Line Cook - Romeo's Euro Cafe - Gilbert, AZ

(2026-03)

• Executed dishes from prep through service while maintaining signature quality, texture, and presentation.
• Took initiative to improve station organization and streamline workflows, reducing prep and service errors.

Prep Cook - Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants - Gilbert, AZ

(2025-12 - 2026-03)

• Maintained a clean, organized prep area to support high-volume kitchen operations.
• Prepared ingredients and menu items according to standardized recipes and food safety guidelines.

Quality Assurance Associate - Midway Staffing – Dulce Food Group - Phoenix, AZ

(2025-04 - 2025-10)

• Conducted quality inspections on products to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Monitored production processes to proactively identify potential quality issues before they escalated.
• Maintained accurate inventory and stock-level records; collaborated with team members to identify process improvements.

Quality Assurance Technician - Nesco Resource – Oats Overnight - Phoenix, AZ

(2024-11 - 2025-01)

• Completed routine inspections of components and finished products to fulfill quality assurance requirements.
• Evaluated product quality against published specifications to maintain consistently high standards.
• Documented and reported quality issues for review; supported implementation of quality control best practices.

Line Cook - Social Hall - Tempe, AZ

(2023-12 - 2024-11)

• Maintained a clean, sanitary work area in adherence to all safety standards.
• Managed inventory levels for perishables, ensuring adequate stock at all times.

Quality Assurance Inspector - Shamrock Foods Company – Pier 22 - Phoenix, AZ

(2021-11 - 2023-10)

• Conducted routine inspections of food products for quality compliance across production lines.
• Investigated customer complaints related to product quality and reported findings to management.
• Monitored production processes and maintained accurate records of inspection findings and product specifications.

Production / QC Operator - Shamrock Foods – Dairy Culture Rm - Phoenix, AZ

(2020-09 - 2021-10)

• Operated filler machines to ensure consistent, compliant production flow.
• Inspected filled containers for accuracy of content weight and conformance to quality standards.
• Adhered to safety protocols while operating machinery; cleaned and maintained filling-machine components.

Kitchen Lead - Twist Bistro and Gallery - Scottsdale, AZ

(2020-03 - 2020-09)

• Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations, including production, sanitation, and safety practices.
• Assisted head chef in developing new recipes; coordinated ordering, receiving, and storage of food items.

Production Supervisor - Fort McDowell Casino - Fort McDowell, AZ

(2017-09 - 2020-02)

• Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficiency and consistent quality standards.
• Equipped team members with proper tools and equipment to safely and efficiently meet production schedules.
• Oversaw workstation setup and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards.

Certificate in Culinary Arts / Chef Training - Culinary Arts - Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Le Cordon Bleu (2010-02 - 2011-02)

B.S. - Animal Science - Michigan State University (2003)