Colleen Proctor
Garfield,OH
Summary
Dedicated cook with strong skills in food preparation and customer service. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety while streamlining kitchen processes to enhance efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Heritage
Westlake, OH
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food preparation processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating resident preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Developed weekly specials to enhance dining experience for residents while managing costs effectively.
Cook
Westbrook Senior Living
Westlake, OH
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepared balanced meals adhering to dietary guidelines for residents.
Cook/chef
Vitalia Assisted Living
Westlake
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared and cooked nutritious meals according to dietary requirements for residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen area, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in menu planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety protocols and cooking techniques.
- Streamlined food preparation processes to enhance efficiency during peak meal times.
- Developed innovative recipes that improved resident satisfaction with meal offerings.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
79th Superion 05-1974
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Team leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cook
Heritage
08.2024 - 12.2025
Cook
Westbrook Senior Living
06.2024 - 07.2024
Cook/chef
Vitalia Assisted Living
01.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
East High School