Deborah Hunter

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
• Check and test foods to verify quality and temperature.
• Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
• Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
• Consistently met or exceeded local health department inspection requirements through diligent adherence to safety protocols and maintaining thorough documentation records.
• Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.

• Managed multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
• Designed eye-catching promotional materials, driving increased event attendance and participation rates.
• Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Presented creative solutions to client challenges, resulting in high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

• Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing customized meal plans according to their dietary needs and preferences.
• Partnered with dietitians in assessing patients' needs for therapeutic diets upon admission or during their stay at the facility.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to provide expertise on patient nutritional care, supporting holistic treatment approaches.
• Successfully resolved patient concerns or complaints related to meals or service quality by taking prompt corrective actions when needed.
• Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting purchasing practices accordingly.
• Monitored staff performance through evaluations and feedback sessions, addressing any areas needing improvement proactively.
• Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, creativity, and open communication among staff members.
• Achieved budgetary goals through effective cost control measures, including bulk purchasing and negotiating vendor contracts.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on industry best practices and adapting procedures accordingly.
• Managed a team of dietary aides, providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure high-quality meal services for patients.
• Frameworked monthly menus based on seasonal ingredients availability while adhering to nutritional guidelines.
• Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
• Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
• Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
• Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
• Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

• Managed a team of dietary aides, providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure high-quality meal services for patients.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying current on industry best practices and adapting procedures accordingly.
• Successfully resolved patient concerns or complaints related to meals or service quality by taking prompt corrective actions when needed.
• Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and adjusting purchasing practices accordingly.
• Conducted regular audits of food storage areas to maintain cleanliness standards and prevent contamination risks.
• Proactively addressed potential issues impacting meal service quality or patient satisfaction by analyzing trends and implementing necessary changes.
• Partnered with dietitians in assessing patients' needs for therapeutic diets upon admission or during their stay at the facility.
• Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
• Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
• Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
• Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
• Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
• Built positive relationships with customers to increase repeat business.
• Reduced transaction errors with thorough daily audits of cash drawers and regular monitoring of cashier performance.
• Trained and coached cashier team members on checkout procedures and strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Trained cashiers on organizational policies, cash handling and customer service to maintain highly skilled team.

In 2009 our son and pregnant daughter in law moved in with us. We also, had moved my Mom in with us about the same time period. My Mom had cancer and needed full time care.

My granddaughter was born in February, 2010, so I helped to take care of her in addition to my Mom. My Mom passed away in July, 2010. Then in 2011 my son and his family moved into their own home. I was so exhausted, I decided to take some time off for myself.

• Coordinated with vendors to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices, maintaining strong relationships for long-term partnerships.
• Enhanced food safety standards by implementing strict hygiene protocols and conducting regular staff training sessions.
• Achieved budgetary goals through effective cost control measures, including bulk purchasing and negotiating vendor contracts.
• Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to provide expertise on patient nutritional care, supporting holistic treatment approaches.
• Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing customized meal plans according to their dietary needs and preferences.
• Frameworked monthly menus based on seasonal ingredients availability while adhering to nutritional guidelines.
• Managed a team of dietary aides, providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure high-quality meal services for patients.
• Fostered a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, creativity, and open communication among staff members.
• Successfully resolved patient concerns or complaints related to meals or service quality by taking prompt corrective actions when needed.
• Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
• Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
• Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
• Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
• Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
• Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
• Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
• The last 4 years employed,here I did payroll for over 100 employees in addition to:
• Addressed employee inquiries regarding pay issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between management and staff members.
• Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
• Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
• Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
• Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
• Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
• Collaborated with HR and Finance departments for seamless integration of new hires into the payroll system.
• Improved payroll accuracy by conducting regular audits and addressing discrepancies proactively.
• Maintained employee confidence with secure handling of sensitive information during all stages of the payroll process.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws by staying current on regulations and updating policies accordingly.
• Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
• Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
• Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
• Partnered with IT professionals to develop custom software solutions tailored specifically for company''s unique payroll needs.
• Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
• Managed year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate W-2 distribution.
• Facilitated transition to new payroll system, minimizing disruptions and maintaining payroll continuity.
• Partnered with dietitians in assessing patients' needs for therapeutic diets upon admission or during their stay at the facility.