Andre Dykes
Little Canada,MN
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with experience at Allina Health/United Hospital, excelling in food safety and team collaboration. Proven ability to prepare nutritious meals while accommodating dietary needs, ensuring timely service, and maintaining kitchen organization. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills, fostering strong relationships with staff and patients alike.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Service
Alina Health/United Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with dietitians to meet specific dietary requirements for patients.
- Prepared trays and food service carts for timely delivery of meals to patients.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas to promote a safe dining environment.
- Followed safety protocols for food handling and sanitation practices.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Cook
Allina Health/United Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared meals following standardized recipes for patient and staff dining services.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety practices and cooking techniques.
- Collaborated with dietitians to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals to various hospital departments and units.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Labeled food items to ensure freshness and safety.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roseville Area High School
Roseville, MN06-2024
Skills
- Food handling safety
- Food preparation
- Kitchen sanitization
- Equipment sanitation
- Prep work
- Time management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Basic math
- Relationship building
Community Service
- Participated in a school donut sale, 11, 10/01/22
- Helped Central Park Elementary School for the family night, Set up a few things, made signs and served food, 7, 11, 10/01/22
- AVID tutor, 4
- Boys basketball concessions, 8
- Gymnastics setup, 3
- Help guide freshman and family on open house, 4
Activities Involvement While In School
- Welcome leader
- Volunteer at my church
- Help set up my little brother's basketball league
Timeline
Nutrition Service
Alina Health/United Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Cook
Allina Health/United Hospital
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Roseville Area High School