Amelia Andrade Monteiro
Brockton,MA
Summary
Hardworking professional bringing detail-oriented approach to food preparation and handling. Reliable individual possessing excellent communication and problem-solving strengths. Punctual professional experienced in following menus and recipes to prepare quality food. Polished in setting up and cleaning equipment for daily food preparation and helping manage supplies. Excellent multitasker recognized for supporting successful kitchen operations. Dedicated professional experienced in environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, osha and health code requirements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
99 Restaurants
North Easton, MA
05.2023 - Current
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- 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.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Performed workstation prep prior to shift start.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Reviewed recipes to determine exact measurements and ingredients to create dishes.
- Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
HHA
Home Health Resource
Brockton, MA
06.2015 - 05.2023
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Accompanied clients on errands outside the home such as shopping trips and doctor visits.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Pharmacy Technician
Apothecare pharmacy LLC
Brockton, MA
06.2019 - 04.2021
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Organized work areas so that everything was easily accessible when needed.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Maintained a clean and organized pharmacy workspace, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Verified prescriptions and drug labels, documents and packages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundaria Cova Figueira
Cape Verde 07-2011
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MASkills
- Food Safety
- Kitchen Operations
- Portioning
- Ingredient inspection
- Ingredient Preparation
- Food rotation
- Food presentation
- Recipe preparation
- Following cooking methods
- Professional Attitude
- Highly motivated
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Active listener
- Punctual and honest
Affiliations
- I LIKE SWIMMING
- COOKING
- WALKING
- I AM A GOOD LISTENER
Certification
- ServSafe Food Safety
- NRAEF manage first nutrition
- NRAEF manage first purchase
- HHA Certificate
- CNA Licence
Languages
English
Professional
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Cape Verdean creole
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Line Cook
99 Restaurants
05.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Apothecare pharmacy LLC
06.2019 - 04.2021
HHA
Home Health Resource
06.2015 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundaria Cova Figueira
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Massasoit Community College