Chawntay Lipsey
Warren,MI
Summary
Experienced chef with a strong background in menu planning, recipe development, and food costing. Skilled in creating tailored meals, managing inventory, and maintaining kitchen sanitation for private events and self-employed kitchen services.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Self-employeed
Detroit, Michigan
04.2019 - Current
- Created signature dishes for self-employed catering and personal chef work.
- Prepared daily menus for self-employed kitchen services and private events.
- Planned food orders using seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Trained temporary helpers on prep, plating, and kitchen cleanup.
- Managed food storage, labeling, and safe handling in self-run operation.
- Maintained clean workspaces and sanitized equipment after each service.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Inspected quality of raw materials to ensure freshness and safety before use. of raw materials before use.
- Organized and stored foods in appropriate containers, ensuring proper labeling for easy access. correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
Unit Clerk
DMC
Detroit, Michigan
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Processed admissions, transfers, and discharges for DMC unit workflow.
- Updated charts and maintained patient records in unit files.
- Assisted in the preparation of patient charts and medical records.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
- Monitored faxes and emails for incoming orders from physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Answered phones in busy medical environment, ensured clear communication, and relayed messages to Detroit Medical Center unit staff.
- Greeted patients and families at nursing station, fostering a welcoming atmosphere at DMC.
- Greeted patients, answered phone calls, and provided general information to visitors.
- Prepared charts for outpatient and inpatient services.
- Answered phones to transfer calls or relay messages to patients or staff.
- Scanned documents into digital databases, enhancing record-keeping efficiency.
- Screened calls and collected messages for unit personnel to promote team efficiency.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
DMC
Detroit, Michigan
10.1987 - 03.2017
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces to support infection control and patient safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Ensured cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas, adhering to DMC hospital sanitation standards.
- Collected soiled linen and waste from DMC clinical and support areas.
- Restocked cleaning supplies and linens across assigned DMC service areas to maintain operational efficiency.
- Responded to housekeeping requests from nurses and department staff
- Documented maintenance issues for timely resolution and safety hazards during daily DMC rounds
Education
High School Diploma -
Western International
Detroit, MI06-1987
Skills
- Inventory control
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Electronic health records
- Fax monitoring
- Office administration
- Chart preparation
- Front desk operations
- Customer service
- Quality control
Timeline
Chef
Self-employeed
04.2019 - Current
Unit Clerk
DMC
03.2016 - 01.2019
Environmental Services Housekeeper
DMC
10.1987 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Western International