ASHLEY JACKSON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant cook
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2022 - Current
- Ability to prepare large quantities of food in an organized and timely manner
- Cook and prepare food according to special dietary restrictions and number of portions to be served
- Efficiently use industrial kitchen equipment
- Experience on both cold and steam table
- Clean, stock, restock workstations and display cases
Food & Nutrition Supervisor
Gaylord Specialty Health Care
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Establishes goals and oversees implementation of patient food services needs based upon medical direction and patient population
- Participates in/ leads patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.
- Monitor schedules to ensure the appropriate amount of DA's are on the floors
- Replace any call-outs as soon as possible, being sure not to use overtime unless prior approval from the Administrator is received.
- Track employee vacation, personal, birthday, and earned days requested off.
Dietary Manager/ Cook
Cobalt Rehab & Nursing
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Understands the different dietary consistencies in a nursing home setting.
- Prepares and directs preparation of food served following standardized recipes and special diet orders.
- Oversees Dietary Aids, Cooks, and other kitchen staff
- Responsible for developing monthly schedules for staff according to the department needs and staff availability.
- Conducts in services for staff according to new policies or new kitchen equipment.
CNA
Cobalt Rehab & Nursing
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Assists residents with ADL's ensuring to properly chart I/O's.
- Monitors daily weights and vital signs reporting any findings to the LPN or charge nurse on duty.
- Assists with feedings, ambulation's, and any other needs residents may need.
- Experience in rehabilitation units, long term units, and dementia units.
Education
Certification of CNA -
02.2018
Certification of Phlebotomy -
01.2017
High School Diploma -
06.2016
Skills
- Food preparation
- Kitchen equipment use
- Dietary restrictions
- Recipe standardization
- Meal planning
- Food safety compliance
- Staff supervision
- Inventory management
Certification
- Certified Nurse's Assistant
- Phlebotomist
- CPR/ First Aide
- Mental Health First Aide
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager, 07/01/27
- Guard Card
References
- Christina Woznikatis, Supervisor, 407-450-4902
- Leon Rodriguez, Supervisor, 860-466-0837
- Teresa Palacios, Supervisor, 203-317-7571
Timeline
Assistant cook
Department of Veteran Affairs
01.2022 - Current
Food & Nutrition Supervisor
Gaylord Specialty Health Care
03.2021 - 10.2021
Dietary Manager/ Cook
Cobalt Rehab & Nursing
06.2019 - 03.2021
CNA
Cobalt Rehab & Nursing
10.2018 - 03.2021