Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Demetrice Bridges

Miami,FL

Summary

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 6 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven quality skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

Miami Dade Public Schools
Miami, FL
02.2017 - Current
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas
  • Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity

Caregiver, Special Needs

Brillant Stars
Miami, FL
02.2015 - Current
  • Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
  • Maintained disposition and personality to work harmoniously with wide variety of people and families.
  • Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians and medical professionals.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
  • Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops

Education

High School Diploma -

Miami Beach High School
Miami Beach, FL
06.1983

Skills

  • Portion Sizes
  • New Recipe Creation
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Health Inspections
  • Proper food storage
  • Meal scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Serving and cleanup

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant

Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

Miami Dade Public Schools
02.2017 - Current

Caregiver, Special Needs

Brillant Stars
02.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

Miami Beach High School
Demetrice Bridges