Chelsea Thomas
Opelika
Summary
Reliable professional with a background in kitchen support roles, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in time management, sanitation standards compliance, and machinery maintenance which enable smooth kitchen operations. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and stress management, ensuring peak performance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Dishwasher
Marriott hotel
Opelika
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Removed built-up waste and potential contaminants from waste receptacles, machinery, and cooking equipment.
- Inspected dishes closely to check for remnants of food or dirt.
- Organized dishware in an orderly fashion in the storage area.
- Replaced clean utensils in storage bins for easy access.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Scrubbed pots, pans and trays by hand or cleaned using industrial washing machine.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
Inspector and Machine Operator
Russell cooperation
Alexander City
04.1995 - 04.2003
- Adjusted and monitored production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
- Evaluated electrical systems in residential and commercial properties for safety and efficiency.
- Conducted detailed inspections of residential and commercial construction projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes.
- Identified acceptable components and rejected defective products.
- Developed comprehensive checklists for use during inspections to ensure nothing was missed.
- Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Chapman's nursing home
Alexander City
07.1988 - 04.1992
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Recorded food and liquid intake and output on patient charts per hospital policy.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Cashier
Crown's corporation
Alexander City
06.1987 - 08.1989
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bedroom Russell High School
Alexander City, AL06-1987
Skills
- Dishwashing techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Equipment operation
- Waste management
- Inventory restocking
- Food safety
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
- Inventory storage and organization
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Dish sanitizing
- Dish Sorting
- Operation Monitoring
- Interpersonal communication
- Self motivation
- High efficiency
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Motivation and drive
- Professional demeanor
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Dish Machine Operation
Timeline
Prep Dishwasher
Marriott hotel
04.2018 - 05.2019
Inspector and Machine Operator
Russell cooperation
04.1995 - 04.2003
Certified Nurse's Assistant
Chapman's nursing home
07.1988 - 04.1992
Cashier
Crown's corporation
06.1987 - 08.1989
High School Diploma -
Bedroom Russell High School