Amber Portocarrero
Dietary Cook
Franklin, IN,IN
Summary
Innovative Dietary Cook with extensive ethnic culinary knowledge and follows strict dietary guidelines. Creative menu creations for specialty diets. Sound knowledge of therapeutic food preparation and execution for modified diets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook
Hickory Creek
Franklin, United States
11.2021 - Current
- Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
- Maintained awareness of individual dietary needs of residents and verified proper delivery of meals to correct residents.
- Weighed, measured and processed ingredients according to recipe specifications and dietary requirements.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
- Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Franklin, United States
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained cash drawer of $1,000 or more per shift.
- Completed inventory counts and ordered merchandise.
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and monitored price changes.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Education
No Degree - Business
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Franklin, INHigh School Diploma -
Franklin Community High School
Franklin, IN06.2018
Skills
- Active Listening
- Meal Delivery
- Plates Presentation
- Regulatory Standards
- Dietary Restrictions
- Kitchen Preparation
- Daily Logs
- Proper Food Storage
- High-Volume Environments
- Waste Control
- Product Availability
- Standardized Recipes
- Kitchen Operations
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Safe Handling Standards
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Chemical Storage
- Food Allergies
Languages
American Sign Language
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Hickory Creek
11.2021 - Current
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
05.2016 - 05.2017
No Degree - Business
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Franklin Community High School
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