Motivated, with over 17 years of experience preparing delicious meals for customers. Polished in following proper food handling methods and maintaining correct temperature of food products. Creative and artistic professional committed to strengthening kitchen team
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Deborah Cruse
Durham,NC
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Go Durham (Access)Durham, NC
Driver
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Delivered packages to customers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Maintained accurate logs of vehicle inspections and repair status.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
North Carolina Specialty HospitalDurham, NC
Cook
06.2019 - 10.2020
Job overview
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
Grifols Biomat USARaleigh, NC
Phlebotomist
02.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Durham Public School Durham, NC
Assistant Cafeteria Manager
08.2008 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Assisted in developing and implementing cafeteria menus, food preparation instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Supervised the daily operations of the cafeteria including staff scheduling, ordering supplies, budgeting, and customer service.
- Served as a liaison between kitchen staff and other departments to ensure efficient delivery of meals.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations for sanitation, safety and proper food handling practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items to prevent shortages or over-ordering.
- Ordered food and supplies after planning month's upcoming menu, stocking needed items ahead of time.
Education
Durham Technical Community CollegeDurham, NC
Certificate
11-2020
University Overview
Tupelo High SchoolTupelo, MS
High School Diploma
05-1989
University Overview
Itawamba Community CollegeFulton, MS
Some College (No Degree)
University Overview
Skills
- Food Presentation
- Recipe-Based Cooking
- Food Handling
- Order Verification
- Dish Preparation
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
Timeline
Driver
Go Durham (Access)
10.2023 - Current
Cook
North Carolina Specialty Hospital
06.2019 - 10.2020
Phlebotomist
Grifols Biomat USA
02.2019 - 05.2019
Assistant Cafeteria Manager
Durham Public School
08.2008 - 03.2019
Durham Technical Community College
Certificate
Tupelo High School
High School Diploma
Itawamba Community College
Some College (No Degree)