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Robert Doherty

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Creative Pizza Cook committed to providing above-par customer service to restaurant patrons. Praised by management for creating unique pizzas and entrée specials, resulting in measurable increase in sales. Offering 10 years of experience in fresh food handling, Hand tossed doughs, and development of specialty menu items.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Behavioral Health Technician

Desert Recovery Centers
03.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
  • Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
  • Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
  • Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
  • Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
  • Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
  • Prepared and submitted daily observation reports to management.
  • Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
  • Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
  • Used Kipu to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
  • Worked as part of collaborative team to address changing needs of children and families.
  • Collaborated with client's support system and other allied specialists to implement positive interventions.
  • Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
  • Supported client using principles of applied behavior analysis.
  • Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
  • Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
  • Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
  • Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
  • Assessed patient progress and reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
  • Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.

Assistant Program Coordinator

Crossroads Midtown
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Ensured client safety at all times
  • Assisted with all aspects of program coordinator duties including but not limited to intake, orientation, resident file creation and maintenance
  • Open office, manage office phones, prioritize and deliver messages, sort and deliver mail
  • Compose and type routine correspondence, make copies, and file material, as needed
  • Support night managers with training and assistance to enhance job performance
  • Maintain and distribute documentation, files and pertinent information to night managers
  • Assist in the self-administration of medication and supervise medication log maintenance and filing
  • Monitor resident meeting cards and make phone or personal contact with sponsors
  • Discuss issues regarding program requirements, fees, and/or conflicts with residents
  • Provide facility tours and informational sessions to referring agencies and prospective residents
  • Assist residents in completing applications for government assistance, handling legal issues and referrals to independent agencies
  • Observe and enforce internal policies and procedures and behavioral health licensure, local, state, and federal rules and regulations
  • Performed all other duties, as required
  • Kept up to date with all required certifications

Line Cook

Stand-Up Live Phoenix
08.2018 - 03.2020
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Developed strategies to enhance catering and retail food service revenue and productivity goals.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on food safety, preparation and cooking techniques.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.

Line Cook Supervisor

Tempe Improv
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and innovations to boost competitiveness and customer appeal.
  • Tracked kitchen performance metrics to monitor progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.

Pizza Cook

Venezia Pizza
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Cooked assembled pizzas in oven, removed when done, allowed to cool, cut and boxed completed orders, entering real-time preparation updates in electronic system from start to finish.
  • Communicated menu item information and offered suggestions to promote featured products.
  • Prepared fresh dough and other pre-made items, following store recipes to mix ingredients, allowing for sufficient rising or cooking and placing in cooler for storage until needed.
  • Followed order specifications to select proper crust and topping ingredients, assembling full pizzas following company measurement standards.
  • Coached new workers on store policies, pizza making, and dough preparation.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Maintained pizza-making and kitchen equipment to keep items in good working condition and kitchen operating smoothly.
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Tracked inventory of ingredients and supplies to keep kitchen well stocked and meet product and service demands.

Education

GED in General -

Phoenix College
05.2010

Skills

  • Food preparation and handling
  • Kitchen Organization
  • Knife Skills
  • Food safety oversight
  • Food presentation
  • Specialty pizza development
  • Dough throwing
  • Quality Control
  • Menu development

Timeline

Behavioral Health Technician

Desert Recovery Centers
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Program Coordinator

Crossroads Midtown
10.2022 - 03.2024

Line Cook

Stand-Up Live Phoenix
08.2018 - 03.2020

Line Cook Supervisor

Tempe Improv
03.2016 - 08.2018

Pizza Cook

Venezia Pizza
01.2014 - 12.2015

GED in General -

Phoenix College

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