Compassionate Dental Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, dental procedure assistance, and infection control practices. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to ensure optimal patient comfort and support dentist's needs during procedures.
Cook
Resourceful Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in menu planning, inventory management, and health code compliance. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and consistent customer satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Desert Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Avondale, AZ
05.2023 - 02.2024
Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques and habits.
Helped maintain inventory levels of all dental supplies used in day-to-day operations.
Took digital X-rays of teeth using radiographic equipment.
Reviewed patient charts prior to visits to ensure that all relevant information was available for the doctor's review.
Maintained a neat, clean and organized environment throughout the office.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
Responded promptly to requests from other staff members or dentists while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Kept accurate records of dental treatments provided for each patient's visit.
Greeted patients upon arrival at the office and escorted them to an examination room.
Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the practice.
Provided support services such as stocking rooms with supplies, cleaning trays and changing linens between patients.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Assisted dentist during examinations by retracting patient's cheeks and tongue.
Utilized automated washers to sterilize instruments and prevent cross-infection between patients.
Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.
Documented patient records with procedures performed and added notes taken to charts.
Line Cook
P.F. Chang's Bistro
Goodyear, AZ
07.2022 - 11.2022
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Organized the storage area to ensure that all necessary items were readily accessible.
Maintained accurate records of daily production sheets including waste logs.
Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
Monitored product freshness and rotation dates to maintain quality assurance standards.
Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
Ensured that all dishes were prepared according to recipe specifications.
Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding orders and menu changes.
Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Inspected equipment for cleanliness prior to use every shift.
Cook
McDonald's
Goodyear, AZ
10.2020 - 11.2021
Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.