Culinary professional with extensive experience in food preparation and safety compliance. Led teams to enhance workflow while maintaining high food quality and sanitation standards. Skilled in delivering exceptional customer service and translating customer requests. Committed to fostering collaboration and innovation in kitchen operations.
Work History
Direct Care Worker
2 Years 8 Months
Community Bridges Inc. | 08.2023 - 04.2026
Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene routines.
Monitored client health and reported any changes to the healthcare team.
Provided personal care and support for clients with developmental disabilities.
Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Cook
4 Years 1 Month
SLA | Simsboro, LA | 01.2018 - 02.2022
Prepared and cooked a variety of meals for diverse clientele.
Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance.
Monitored team performance to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
Led team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and challenges.
Collaborated with management to identify training needs and resources.
Supervised kitchen staff during shifts to maintain smooth operations and timely food preparation.
Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies to ensure availability of necessary ingredients.
Prepared meals following safety and sanitation guidelines.
Ensured proper food storage to minimize waste and spoilage.
Prepared food and served on the line while cleaning kitchen and dining areas to uphold hygiene standards.
Kept accurate records of employee hours worked each day, week, month.
Janitor Custodian
1 Year 9 Months
Cedar Creek | Ruston, LA | 08.2017 - 05.2019
Ensured cleanliness of floors, restrooms, and common areas to promote a safe and welcoming environment.
Operated vacuums and floor buffers to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Disposed of waste materials in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Restocked cleaning supplies and monitored inventory levels to support consistent cleaning operations.
Custodian
1 Year 5 Months
Cedar Creek Inc | Ruston, LA | 09.2017 - 02.2019
Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across all facility areas, contributing to a safe and welcoming atmosphere.
Removed trash from classrooms and restrooms, ensuring a clean and sanitary environment for students and staff. cleaning classrooms and restroom wiping down desk and sweeping floors
Operated cleaning equipment and tools effectively to enhance overall facility maintenance.
Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe workplace environment.