Seasoned Cook with over 25 years of experience in preparing meals in Child and Healthcare settings. Knowledgeable about batch cooking, food safety and nutrition. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy, and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
Ketchikan School Age Program
JBER, AK
06.2020 - Current
Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations, and food service standards.
Follows USDA and Summer Foods School Programs menus and recipes.
Maintains food and safety standards within the facility.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Conducts annual training to maintain CYP standards.
Assist in all areas the program as needed for instruction.
Food Service Worker
Katmai Child Development Center
JBER, AK
06.2019 - 06.2020
Prepared, cooked and served each meal service in absence of Cook
Followed recipes by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring ingredients suitable under USDA portioning guidelines and Air force requirements
Cleaned, sanitized and set up dishes and carts for next meal service
Fulfilled daily cleanings assignments and checked in delivered inventory
Maintained Annual required trainings such as Child abuse training, Serve Safe, Food handlers and USDA trainings
Nutrition Assistant
Liberty Regional Medical Center
Hinesville, GA
08.2014 - 11.2015
Conducted quality control for food preparation and line service in accordance with Liberty Regional Medical Center (LRMC) guidelines
Prepped, portioned, labeled and stored all raw foods and ingredients to include: produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy, dry goods and left overs in appropriate storage rooms
Coordinated with manager daily requisitions and stocking of daily orders. Addressed patient concern and completed weekly inventory
Worked as staff trainer for new hires and covered all positions within Nutrition department such as dietary aide, cook, patient meals, cashier and catering
Cashier duties included providing customer service, cash deposits and daily cleaning of cafeteria
Prepared and cooked menu items in absence of cook
Cook
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
10.2010 - 04.2014
Organized meal planning for hot and cold foods in accordance with SODEXO portion control and dietary guidelines
Supervised kitchen and preparation duties with staff to include: shift schedules, job descriptions, routine cleaning assignments
Responsible for restocking foods and supplies. Taking inventory of coolers, kitchen supplies and prepared foods for daily reports to cafeteria management
Supervised and trained new employees for various positions in food and nutrition department and conducted peer interviews
Initiated opening and training of 2 new food facilities within hospital
Prepped hot entrees, deli, salad items and patient meals within food service and sanitation guidelines
Prepared hot entrees with use of fryers, grills, steam basin, ovens and panini press
Cafeteria Assistant
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
08.2008 - 10.2010
Ran cash register, POS system and filed cash deposits at end of each shift
Replenished hot and cold food items for salad bar, deli and grab and go cooler
Served hot food, prepared deli sandwiches, salads and pizzas. Maintained clean work station, took food and cooler temps for daily reports
Provided excellent customer service to in high volume cafeteria setting with little to no supervision
Assisted with peer interviews and trained new employees upon hire to all aspects of job description for multiple cafeteria areas in hospital
Sanitized and secured kitchen equipment and front end counter and registers
By excelling as cafeteria assistant employee was promoted to supervisor position of Cook
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Pre Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK
Skills
Institutional and batch cooking
Food and safety preparation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Customer service experience
Trained in dietary restrictions and meal distribution
Institute in Childcare Nutrition and USDA trainings
Certification
School Food Safety Programs, ICN 3/7/22
Concussion training, National Alliance for Youth Sports 1/18/22