Deneisha Cole
Summary
Reliable Food Service Worker bringing years of experience in food preparation and customer service. Took orders and made food quickly. Knowledgeable and experienced in food handling procedures.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Valley Health Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Assisted in menu planning to cater to diverse patient dietary restrictions, ensuring balanced nutrition.
- Utilized POS system to receive and process food and beverage orders.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
Pre Cook
Del Taco
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed items
Custodian
UNLV
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance
- Maintained janitorial equipment and performed minor repairs to extend machine life and avoid malfunctions
- Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
Cashier
711 Franchise
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Complete all sales transactions
- Provide customer services
- Shift change, and Balancing registers
- Cleaning and taking out all trash.
Food Service Worker
UCLA University
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Performing preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing and dicing fruit and vegetables
- Weighing and measuring ingredients
- Wrapping, date-labeling and storing food items
- Cleaning and organizing work areas, equipment, utensils and service station.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar general
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Approachable
- Customer Service skills
- Decision-making skills
- Responsible
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Ensuring company policies are followed
- Maintaining an overall management style that follows company best practices.
Education
David Starr Jordan High School
Long Beach, CA06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
American Career College
Ontario, CASkills
- Prepared Foods Plating
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Strong Attention To Safe Food Handling Procedures
- Food Preparation Techniques
- Cleaning And Organization
- Following Cooking Methods
- Meal Prep
- Decision-Making
- Food Handling
- Waste Control
- Food Storage And Handling
- Foodservice Recordkeeping
- Flexible Schedule
- Kitchen Support
- Money Handling
- Order Fulfillment
- Ppe Use
- Positive And Constructive Feedback
- Sales Support
- Willingness To Lead
- Shipment Receiving
- Product Scanning
- Customer Inquiries
- Order Taking
- Cash Handling And Security
- Credit And Cash Transactions
- Cash Drawer Balancing
- Pos System
- Food handlers card certified
- Alcohol and awareness training & certified
- Child and infant CPR certified
- BLS certified
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Valley Health Specialty Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Pre Cook
Del Taco
08.2023 - 02.2024
Custodian
UNLV
03.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier
711 Franchise
06.2021 - 02.2022
Food Service Worker
UCLA University
01.2018 - 03.2021
Assistant Store Manager
Dollar general
05.2015 - 11.2017
David Starr Jordan High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
American Career College
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