Donald Jacobs
Summary
Proven Food Service Worker with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations at Crouse Hospital. Demonstrates expertise in food safety and a strong work ethic, coupled with exceptional multitasking and communication abilities. Known for fostering positive customer/co-worker relationships and implementing effective waste reduction strategies, significantly contributing to operational efficiency. knowledgeable about batch cooking, food safety and nutrition. Strong track record of reliability, accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Maintains superior performance in both individual and team-focused duties. Im reliable I bring attention to detail and time management abilities to successfully multitask in fast-paced environments. Focused worker assists fellow employees in completing tasks.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Crouse Hospital
08.2010 - Current
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to enhance service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Developed rapport with customers, fostering loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth referrals.
- Trained new staff on proper food handling and customer service techniques for better onboarding.
- Implemented waste reduction strategies, contributing to cost savings.
- Optimized food presentation to enhance customer dining experience.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
Food Service Worker
Loretto Nursing Home
07.2008 - 08.2012
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY12.2024
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pomeroy College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY12.2024
High School Diploma -
Corcoran
Syracuse, NY06.2008
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
- Strong Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude and Energy
- Team Oriented
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Working with Diverse People
- Food safety knowledge
- Food and Safety Standards
- Basic Mathematics
- Covid-19 Safety Protocols
- Hospital operations
- Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Special Dietary Needs Understanding
Clinical Skills
- Oral meds
- Patient transfer
- Subcutaneous
- O2 saturations/oxygen delivery
- Vital Signs
- Head to toe assessment
- 1,2 patient assignment
- Hygiene/skin care/mouth care
- Primary IV
- Change IV bag or tubing
- Flush IV, specify peripheral or PICC
- Secondary IV
- Fingersticks (blood glucose)
- Subcutaneous insulin admin
- 1-patient assignment with meds
- Intramuscular
- Foley – care
- IVP
- multiple-patient assignment
- Pediatric and IP/PP/AP/newborn assessments
- Meds via syringe pump
- multiple-patient assignment with meds
- Inhaled meds
- Eye drops/topical/rectal
- Meds via NG or PEG tube
- PCA monitoring
- D/C Saline Lock
- Trach care/trach suction
- Bladder scan
- Ostomy care
- Tube feeding
- Surgical Drain Care
- Change sterile Dressing
- Discharge patient
- Contact isolation
- Monitor blood transfusion
- Specimen collection
- Telemetry
- Foley - catheterization
- Chest tube monitoring
Additional Information
Clinical Experience on 4N, 4S, 5N, 6N, 7Mem, 4Mem
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Crouse Hospital
08.2010 - Current
Food Service Worker
Loretto Nursing Home
07.2008 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Onondaga Community College
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Pomeroy College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Corcoran