Carman Flang
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Albany,NY
21
years of professional experience
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, excelling in food preparation and sanitation practices. Proven ability to enhance meal quality through effective menu planning and strong attention to food safety. Recognized for mentoring staff and optimizing kitchen operations to meet diverse dietary needs.
Work History
Cook
6 Years 9 Months- Prepared meals following therapeutic diet orders and resident preferences.
- Monitored food safety standards throughout cooking, holding, and serving processes.
- Assembled trays accurately for modified textures and restricted diets.
- Maintained clean, sanitized kitchen equipment and food preparation areas.
- Supported dietary service by portioning foods and organizing meal production.
- Followed recipes and production sheets to ensure consistent meal quality.
- Stocked ingredients and rotated supplies to maintain organized kitchen workflow.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
- Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.
- Communicated special diet changes to dietary team for accurate meal delivery.
Assistant Cook
5 Years- Prepared nourishing meals following dietary restrictions and facility sanitation standards.
- Assisted cooks with food prep, portioning, and meal service for residents.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen workstations during busy service periods.
- Followed recipes and production schedules to support consistent meal quality.
Food Service Helper
9 Years 1 Month- Prepared patient meal trays according to dietary restrictions and facility guidelines.
- Served meals promptly while maintaining courteous, sanitary dining area conditions.
- Sanitized food service equipment, carts, and work surfaces to support infection control.
- Assisted kitchen staff with portioning, stocking, and food handling tasks.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Multitasking and organization
Food preparation
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Supply restocking
Sanitation practices
Recipes and menu planning
Order delivery practices
Menu planning
Food pairing
Recipe development
Food storage
Inventory management
Quality assurance and control
Timeline
Cook
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Assistant Cook
Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2015 - 01.2020Read More
Food Service Helper
Albany County Nursing Home
12.2005 - 01.2015Read More
South Colonie Central High School
High School Diploma
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