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Darla Amundson

Chetek,WI

Summary

Adept at leading teams and enhancing operational efficiency, I significantly improved kitchen productivity at Heritage Lakeside by mastering multitasking and enforcing strict sanitation procedures. My background in customer service and health compliance, combined with a passion for nutrition and special diets, positions me as a versatile candidate ready to excel in dynamic environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Heritage Lakeside
04.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Contributed to positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing issues proactively before they escalated.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.

Sales Associate

Walmart
12.2019 - 04.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

CNA

Colfax Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 01.2015
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

Criminal Justice/Social Services - Developmental Psychology

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2018

General - General Studies

Boyceville High
Boyceville, WI
05.1974

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Cooking techniques
  • Kitchen organization
  • Food storage
  • Food preparation
  • Meal preparation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food pairing
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Waste reduction
  • Nutrition
  • Special diets
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Health and safety compliance

Certification

Foster Parenting for Barron County, Wi fulfills any work History gaps in my career.

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Heritage Lakeside
04.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Walmart
12.2019 - 04.2024

CNA

Colfax Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 01.2015

Criminal Justice/Social Services - Developmental Psychology

Colorado Technical University

General - General Studies

Boyceville High

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