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Candice Gappa

Elba,NE

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I'm always willing to try something new.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Brookfield Park Care Home
St. Paul, Nebraska
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.

Cook

Matelyn Retirement Home
St. Paul, Nebraska
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adjusting meals to members needs
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.

Cook/Aide

The Cedars at Broadwell
Grand Island, Nebraska
06.2015 - 08.2022
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
  • Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
  • Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Loup CIty High School
Loup City, NE
05-2004

Skills

  • Surface cleaning
  • Food handling
  • Sanitation
  • Recipe-based cooking
  • Food Preparation
  • Portion Control
  • Positive and professional
  • Focused and disciplined

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Matelyn Retirement Home
11.2022 - 04.2023

Cook

Brookfield Park Care Home
07.2022 - 11.2023

Cook/Aide

The Cedars at Broadwell
06.2015 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Loup CIty High School
Candice Gappa