Chloe Mcallen
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Record at Villa Maria Retirement Center; recognized for enhancing resident experiences through creative meal ideas, effective communication & person to person care.
Highly motivated, reliable & adaptable to all work situations. Advanced in menu planning, sanitation, reducing food waste, maintaining high standards of cleanliness & organization aswell as working well under pressure & fast pace environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Breakfast Line Cook
Villa Maria Retirement Center
Lake Charles, LA
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Prepared & cooked breakfast items in accordance with dietary restrictions & memory of specific resident preferences
- Menu planning, themed meal days, & course corrections based off individual resident feedback
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques & kitchen protocols / preferences
- Monitored inventory levels, reported stock levels to manager
- Developed creative breakfast & lunch ideas
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere with a strong work ethic, high levels of reliability & a willingness to take on additional tasks as needed
- Increase in positive online reviews / recommendations for the facility
- Completed orders accurately and efficiently
- Elevated resident experiences by accommodating special dietary needs or requests whenever possible
- Teamwork; effective communication & collaboration during busy shifts
- Reduced food waste, inventory management, & ensuring freshness of ingredients
- Labelled & properly stored ingredients, to go orders & grocery orders
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning the toaster/grill/coffee pots, taking out the trash cans, sweeping & mopping the floor
- Checked for quality, kept track of old & new items & rotated stock for freshness
Culinary Aide
Villa Maria Retirement Center
Lake Charles, LA
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Communicated with cooks regarding food safety & tidiness for efficiency
- Supported manager with inventory, advising on supplies as needed to maintain stock levels
- Strong relationships with colleagues through clear communication & teamwork during high-stress / fast-pace situations
- Cleaned & maintained strict sanitation standards of work areas equipment; utensils, dishes, silverware, salad bar pans, floor, reach in cooler, walk in cooler & freezer, etc.
- Loaded dishes, glasses, silverware etc. into dishwashing machines aswell as putting into corresponding designated areas
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation
Education
High School Diploma -
Barbe High School
Lake Charles, LA04.2023
Skills
Sanitation practices
Menu memorization
Cleaning and organization
Time management
Highly motivated
Attention to detail
Reliable and trustworthy
Active listener
Timeline
Breakfast Line Cook
Villa Maria Retirement Center
08.2024 - 06.2026
Culinary Aide
Villa Maria Retirement Center
04.2023 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Barbe High School