Blossom Van Slyke
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Adept at juggling multiple tasks, I enhanced kitchen efficiency at Provisions Bakery through meticulous cleanliness and organization, showcasing my strong multitasking ability. My customer service skills shone as a Waitress at The Rice Box, where I maintained high service standards under pressure, embodying both hospitality service expertise and stress management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress
The Rice Box
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Efficiently handled various tasks involving numerous customers and their orders.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Personal Care Aide
Siblings Home Care
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their specific needs.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers, allowing them necessary time away while maintaining peace of mind about their loved one''s care.
- Expertly managed emergency situations that arose during care provision, remaining calm under pressure while executing necessary protocols.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Managed medication administration according to prescribed schedules, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to instructions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Personal Care Aide
ARISE
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping, cooking, reading, and mail due to the fact that my patient was blind.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Prep Cook/ Waitress
Provisions Bakery
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Supported the success of daily operations by assisting chefs with ingredient prep work as needed.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Collaborated with kitchen team, effectively communicating to streamline processes and optimize workflow.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
- Cultivated a safe working environment by consistently wearing appropriate protective gear and practicing safe handling techniques during food preparation tasks.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
- Minimized cross-contamination risks by diligently organizing food storage and prep areas.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
Education
Highschool Diploma -
F.L Chamberlain Highschool
Middleboro, MA03.2004
Skills
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
- Greeting guests
- Team collaboration
- Order taking
- Cleanliness
- Attention to detail
- Safe food handling
- Hospitality service expertise
- Active listening
- Time management
- Food safety
- Stress management
Timeline
Waitress
The Rice Box
02.2024 - 05.2024
Personal Care Aide
Siblings Home Care
02.2022 - 10.2022
Personal Care Aide
ARISE
04.2020 - 12.2020
Prep Cook/ Waitress
Provisions Bakery
01.2011 - 12.2012
Highschool Diploma -
F.L Chamberlain Highschool
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