DE'AJA FALLINGS
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
- Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- High-achieving worker also offering an extensive background in customer service, sales, client relations and merchandising.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Assistant
Metz Culinary Management
Hershey, PA
10.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to requests from customers or colleagues.
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, appetizers, and other menu items as instructed by Chef.
- Followed recipes to prepare sauces, soups, entrees, desserts, and other food items.
- Rotated stock on shelves to maintain product freshness.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen equipment, appliances, and utensils.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens and grills to ensure proper cooking times were observed.
- Inspected finished dishes for presentation accuracy prior to serving.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels in the storeroom.
- Assembled trays for catering events according to customer specifications.
- Stocked food stations before shifts with items and equipment needed for recipes.
- Observed culinary trends and innovations to bring new ideas to team.
Dietary Aide
Homeland Center
Harrisburg, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered dishes and meal trays to patient rooms during scheduled times
- Stocked ingredients in proper storage spaces and monitored facility inventories
- Collaborated with dieticians to obtain accurate nutritional information and assess patient needs
- Checked meal trays for compliance with diet modifications
- Adhered to food safety and infection control regulations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment
- Provided excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families
- Set up tables and place settings in dining areas for patient meals
- Cleaned food stations and bars and washed dishes and silverware after use
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary needs and manager guidelines
- Analyzed menus and recipes, standardized recipes and test new products
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
Cook
District Bar and Lounge
Harrisburg, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Prepped items for various cooking methods by seasoning or marinating
- Prepared variety of dishes using industrial kitchen equipment
- Liaised with front-of-house team to establish pace or meet special guest requests
- Assisted with food prep tasks, maximizing downtime during off-peak periods
- Stocked and maintained sufficient levels of products to drive smooth food service
- Observed proper plate presentation and garnish setup to meet plating requirements
- Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste and quality
- Leveraged knife skills to cut or portion meats and vegetables
- Maintained temperatures of food products to reduce illness or waste.
Security Guard
United Security
Norfolk, VA
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Maintained working knowledge of locations of various departments, buildings and access routes
- Controlled personnel access by monitoring identification of individuals entering restricted areas
- Monitored entry-exit activity, allowing only authorized personnel to enter facility
- Maintained crowd control.
KEY HOLDER
BATH& BODY WORKS
Norfolk, VA
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw entire stock management process, including receiving incoming merchandise, shelf replenishment and shrinkage control
- Reviewed inventory and sales records tracked trends and reported on activities to senior management for use in key decision making
- Connected with customers daily to understand needs, aid and collect feedback to optimize operations
- Delegated tasks to employees based upon individual strengths and experience in [Area of expertise]
- Worked one-on-one with employees to motivate while delivering constructive criticism in busy, retail environment.
Skills
- Relationship selling
- Dedicated team player
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Cheerful and energetic
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Team Leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Metz Culinary Management
10.2023 - Current
Dietary Aide
Homeland Center
01.2022 - Current
Cook
District Bar and Lounge
11.2021 - Current
Security Guard
United Security
06.2019 - 11.2021
KEY HOLDER
BATH& BODY WORKS
07.2015 - 07.2019
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