Andrew Burgdorfer
Lewiston,ID
Summary
Talented laborer with solid experience, teamwork abilities and understanding of safety. Competent helping teams complete work through effective materials handling, trash removal and equipment operation. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Floor Technician
Evs
07.2022 - Current
- Worked with supervisor to design detailed floor maintenance schedules based on floor types and foot traffic.
- Inspected equipment regularly and kept detailed records of floor cleaning supply inventories.
- Quietly waxed, buffed and vacuumed floors in [Type] organization.
- Maintained excellent communication, cleanliness, and safety standards on work sites and projects, boosting customer satisfaction ratings [Number]%.
- Cleared trash and debris from over [Number] rooms and office areas regularly.
- Trained all new employees
Lead Prep Cook
Red Lion Hotels
05.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Aachers
03.2017 - 05.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Head Cook
Daily Cheap Shots
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to improve dish flavors and limit grocery costs.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Assisted with menu development and planning.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Utilized culinary techniques to create visually appealing dishes.
Education
No Degree - Art Illustration
Rmcad
Seattle, WA04.2004
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Workplace Procedures
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Mobility Assistance
- ADL Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Meal Preparation
- Time Management
- Flexible Schedule
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Strong Ethics
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavior Redirection
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Lead Floor Technician
Evs
07.2022 - Current
Lead Prep Cook
Red Lion Hotels
05.2019 - 07.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Aachers
03.2017 - 05.2019
Head Cook
Daily Cheap Shots
02.2014 - 04.2017
No Degree - Art Illustration
Rmcad
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