Derrick Jones
Covington,GA
Summary
I have been in the food service industry for 12 years in different capacities. I have pulled frozen foods to be delivered to facilities, to receiving the food deliveries as a dietary aide and cooking for a 120 bed facility. I ultimately have achived one of my goals as a successful culinary director. I am reliable, motivated and quick to learn new skills. I have prior management experience while running 2 different group homes and a assisted living kitchen to successful audit results. Committed to providing the highest quality dining experience possible to enrich & respect the needs of the residents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Culinary Services
The Villa at Westhampton
01.2022 - Current
- Plan, organize, prepare & serve all foods according to menu, follow recipes, meet deadlines for meal service times & special functions
- Develop & maintain schedules for food production based on established schedules & special function needs
- Maintain compliance with all DOH regulations & community standards
- Assure that Dining Services personnel follow established health & safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies at all times
- Assist in development, revisions, and compliance with Dining Services policies & procedures
- Assist in developing & maintaining a departmental budget
- Maintain monthly 'spend down' report
- Maintain strict inventory control, order supplies of food and related products as needed, and maintain a three-day supply for emergencies
- Inspect storage rooms, kitchen, dining rooms, & related areas for cleanliness & orderliness
- Immediately review and develop a plan of correction for Dining Services deficiencies noted during surveys or resident complaints
- Supervise safety, fire protection, and prevention programs by inspecting work areas and equipment at least weekly
- Participate in Food Council meetings
- Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority
Dietary Cook
Water's Edge Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for preparing meals & desserts for 120 residents according to various dietary consistencies
- Prepare vegetables, fruits, salads, and sandwiches
- Assist with special events, such as preparing holiday meals, summer BBQ's, as well as, making special desserts for recreation activities and resident birthdays
- Ensure refrigerated and frozen items are kept at appropriate temperatures
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness according to NYS DOH regulations
- Serve meals to be delivered to residents
- Complete daily paperwork
Dietary Aide/Cook
Medford Multicare Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Prepared trays for service
- Checked-in deliveries
- Plated desserts prepared by cook
- Prepared sandwiches
- Completed pot-washing
- Operated dish machine
- Stand-in relief cook as needed
Dietary Aide
St. James Rehabilitation & Nursing
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared trays for service
- Checked-in deliveries
- Plated desserts prepared by cook
- Prepared sandwiches
- Completed pot-washing
- Operated dish machine
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared foods to be cooked
- Completed pot-washing
- Operated dish machine
Dietary Aide/Supervisor in Training
Oak Hollow Nursing Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared trays for service
- Checked-in deliveries
- Plated desserts prepared by cook
- Prepared sandwiches
- Completed pot-washing
- Operated dish machine
- Began dietary supervisor training
Warehouse Worker
DiCarlo Foods
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Operated HILO to stock inventory racks
- Wrapped order pallets for shipment to vendors including dry, frozen and produce items
- Loaded trucks with shipments to vendors
- Unloaded dry, frozen and produce stock deliveries
House Manager
Family Residences & Essential Enterprises
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Oversaw the day-to-day operation of the residence in accordance with regulations, agency policies and quality program standards
- Supervised staff, including scheduling, payroll and training
- Encouraged development of independence, individualization and integration of residents
- Completed food ordering as per monthly meal menu
- Ensured diet orders were followed
- Oversaw resident's personal funds
Education
University of Maryland
01.1999
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
Comsewogue High School
Port Jefferson Station, NY01.1997
Skills
- HILO OPERATOR
- SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
- ORGANIZED
- FAST LEARNER
- DETAIL-ORIENTED
- TEAM PLAYER
- ADAPTABLE
- WELL-SPOKEN
- Cost control
- Menu development
- Menu planning
- Waste reduction
- Food safety management
- Foodservice management professional
- Food storage
Timeline
Director of Culinary Services
The Villa at Westhampton
01.2022 - Current
Dietary Cook
Water's Edge Nursing Home
01.2018 - 01.2022
Dietary Aide/Cook
Medford Multicare Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Dietary Aide
St. James Rehabilitation & Nursing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Dishwasher/Food Prep
Sunrise Senior Living
01.2016 - 12.2016
Dietary Aide/Supervisor in Training
Oak Hollow Nursing Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Warehouse Worker
DiCarlo Foods
01.2014 - 01.2015
House Manager
Family Residences & Essential Enterprises
01.2009 - 01.2014
University of Maryland
REGENTS DIPLOMA -
Comsewogue High School