Christina Basham
Cook
Ogden,UT
Summary
Po Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook/Dietary Aide
Petersen Farms Assisted Living
South Weber , UT
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, ensuring high quality and presentation standards
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate meal preparation and ensure timely service
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to sanitation regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Organized dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and other kitchen items for washing.
- Ensured that all dishes were sanitized according to health department regulations.
- Reported any malfunctioning equipment immediately to supervisor or management team.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Kept dishware, glasses and utensils ready for customer needs by quickly scraping, washing and restacking items.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Provided assistance with meal setup, serving, and clean up as needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Reported any changes in patient and resident's health conditions or diet requirements to the supervisor immediately.
- Prepared nourishment items such as shakes, puddings, jellos for special diets as prescribed by the physician or dietitian.
Subway Foreman Supervisor
Army and Air Force Exchange Services
Hill AFB , UT
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared, maintained and processed accounting and facility operational reports
- Supervised assigned associates daily while keeping friendly and professional attitude
- Achieved consistently high scores on health inspections by implementing strict sanitation practices throughout the restaurant.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
- Analyzed financial data related to departmental budgeting activities on a regular basis.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
- Conducted regular audits of register tills to ensure accurate balances were maintained at all times.
- Performed daily bank deposits accurately and within company guidelines.
- Counted tills for beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register at end of shift.
- Rectified discrepancies between accounting records and cash drawer by researching daily transactions to pinpoint issues.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock, and arranged products to improve sales.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Counted and balanced registers.
- Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
- Increased likelihood of repeat business by building friendly relationships with customers.
- Trained employees on cash drawer operations and customer service protocols to carry out assigned tasks.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical inventory counts versus computer records.
- Trained new hires in the use of POS systems, store policies and procedures, safety protocols, and customer service expectations.
Cook/Baker
George E. Wahlen Veterans Home
Ogden , UT
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and maintained clean and organized work areas.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
- Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques, and guest interactions.
Cook, Baker, Main Lead
Rocky Mountain Care
Clearfield , UT
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Trained and supervised new employees throughout different positions in the kitchen.
- Managed inventory and ordering of food supplies to ensure efficient operations.
- Supervised staff in daily kitchen duties, including prepping ingredients, cooking meals, and cleaning up after service.
- Ensured compliance with health safety regulations while preparing meals and maintaining a sanitary work environment.
- Trained new cooks on proper techniques for preparing dishes according to recipes.
- Oversaw food preparation processes to ensure that orders were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Inspected kitchen areas regularly for cleanliness; instructed staff members on sanitation protocols when necessary.
- Monitored culinary standards and operational guidelines for kitchen areas, food preparation and facility conditions.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
- Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
- Oversaw baking and cooking training to assist new staff members in professional development.
- Finished baked goods with glazes, icings and other toppings.
- Reviewed expiration dates on items and removed expired products from stock to maintain quality.
Cook, Bus Driver
Discovery Clubhouse
Riverdale , UT
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Prepared food items in compliance with FDA guidelines for recipes and portioning control
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected vehicles prior to each shift for mechanical defects or malfunctions.
- Ensured safety of passengers by adhering to all applicable traffic laws and regulations.
- Ordered food items from local suppliers as needed to ensure adequate supplies of fresh ingredients.
- Kept records of daily menu offerings and costs associated with each item served.
- Monitored expiration dates on all food products to ensure quality control.
- Provided guidance on portion sizes for snacks and meals according to age groupings.
- Served breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks according to schedule provided by the daycare director.
- Checked temperatures of refrigerators and freezers regularly to ensure food safety standards were met.
- Stocked shelves with necessary pantry items such as canned goods or dry goods prior to meal service.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Ensured the storage areas were properly labeled and organized at all times.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing meals for children.
- Assisted with food preparation, including cutting vegetables, measuring ingredients, and stirring sauces.
Diet Technician
Davis Hospital and Medical Center
Layton , Utah
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Maintained accurate records of patient diets, meal consumption, and progress notes.
- Evaluated food service operations to ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
- Prepared meals by following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- Guided individuals in food selection, preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs.
- Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
- Responsible for accurately and efficiently expediting food orders from the kitchen to the guests.
- Communicated with wait staff and kitchen personnel regarding customer orders, menu modifications, and special requests.
- Verified accuracy of order tickets prior to delivering food items to tables.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work area throughout each shift.
- Prepared condiments such as sauces, dressings, and toppings for food items.
- Conducted regular cleaning tasks such as wiping down counters, organizing shelves, sweeping floors.
- Received orders from wait staff via POS system and relayed them back to kitchen staff.
- Managed multiple orders simultaneously while adhering to strict timelines for delivery.
- Coordinated service for food runners and other kitchen staff.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance job skills and knowledge.
- Made friendly conversation with customers to provide enjoyable bar experience.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Education
High school diploma -
Washington High School
06.2004
Skills
- ServSafe certified
- Focused and disciplined
- New Hire Training
- Food Preparation
- Inventory Control
- Staff Development
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Leadership
- Cooking techniques
- Food presentation
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Time Management
- Meal Preparation
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification, 07/01/23, 07/01/29
- Driver's License, 03/01/21, 04/01/29
- Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cook/Dietary Aide
Petersen Farms Assisted Living
02.2024 - Current
Subway Foreman Supervisor
Army and Air Force Exchange Services
04.2023 - 12.2023
Cook/Baker
George E. Wahlen Veterans Home
07.2021 - 04.2023
Cook, Baker, Main Lead
Rocky Mountain Care
05.2020 - 07.2021
Cook, Bus Driver
Discovery Clubhouse
08.2019 - 05.2020
Diet Technician
Davis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2008 - 03.2014
- ServSafe Manager Certification, 07/01/23, 07/01/29
- Driver's License, 03/01/21, 04/01/29
- Food Handler Certification
High school diploma -
Washington High School
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