Dynamic kitchen professional with experience at FDR Veterans Hospital, excelling in food preparation and sanitation. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and mentor staff on safety protocols. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high food quality standards ensure exceptional service delivery in fast-paced environments.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Staff Member
FDR Veterans Hospital
New York, NY
12.2013 - 03.2019
Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to ensure timely meal preparation.
Collaborated with team to maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations.
Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels for kitchen operations.
Trained new staff on food safety protocols and kitchen procedures.
Monitored food quality and presentation standards before service delivery.
Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency during peak hours.
Coordinated with front-of-house staff to streamline service delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.
Army Officer
United States Army Reserve
New York, NY
02.1986 - 02.1987
Led team operations during training exercises, ensuring mission objectives were met efficiently.
Coordinated logistics and supply chain management for equipment and materials, optimizing resource allocation.
Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to enhance team performance and safety protocols.
Conducted risk assessments and strategic planning sessions, improving operational readiness in various scenarios.
Mentored junior officers, fostering leadership skills and promoting professional development within the unit.
Facilitated cross-departmental communication to streamline operations and improve collaboration among teams.
Marine Corps Recruit
United States Marine Corps
New York, NY
11.1972 - 11.1975
Adapted to rigorous physical training and discipline standards.
Learned core military procedures and protocols for effective teamwork.
Developed situational awareness through tactical exercises and simulations.
Assisted in maintaining equipment readiness and safety compliance.
Participated in drills to enhance problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Engaged in community service initiatives fostering teamwork and leadership skills.
Supported peers during intense training, promoting camaraderie and resilience.
Education
GED -
United States Army
New York, NY
06-1972
Skills
Food preparation
Organization and cleanliness
Cleaning and sanitizing
Safe food handling
Ingredient preparation
Workstation setup
Supply restocking
Sanitary food handling procedures
Temperature monitoring
Portion control
Knife handling skills
Stock maintenance
Sanitation and safety
Kitchen operations
Heavy lifting
Accomplishments
Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.