Faith T. Young
Whiting,IN
Summary
Skilled in crafting nutritional and flavorful meals suitable for various dietary needs. Experience in menu planning, meal preparation, and kitchen sanitation while adhering to dietary restrictions and guidelines. Demonstrated strengths include understanding of nutrition principles, customer service skills, and ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments. Contributed to patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality meals that met specific dietary requirements in previous roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Cook
Silver Burch
Hammond, Indiana
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations in food preparation processes.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with residents during meal times.
Prep Cook
Coopers Hawk
Schererville, Indiana
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Prepared ingredients according to restaurant recipes and standards, ensuring consistency in flavor and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to promote efficiency and safety during food preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively during food prep.
- Stocked supplies and managed inventory for food preparation areas.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure health compliance at all times.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Collaborated with teammates to prepare dishes in fast-paced environment, contributing to high customer satisfaction.
- Used grills, ovens, and other kitchen equipment during meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Measured ingredients accurately using measuring cups and spoons.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Communicated effectively with fellow staff members regarding meal preparations.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
Dietary Cook
Hammond Whiting Care
Whiting, IN
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food storage areas.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on food safety procedures.
- Monitored food inventory and placed orders for necessary supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations in food preparation processes.
- Adapted recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies of residents.
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with residents during meal times.
- Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding dietary needs and requests.
- Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at appropriate temperatures.
- Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning tables, sweeping floors.
- Organized food items, supplies and equipment needed for meal preparation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
- Adjusted seasoning, garnishes, portion sizes as necessary for special diets.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Properly stored food and handled all inventorying.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation and safety issues.
- Checked quality of ingredients prior to use in recipes.
- Assisted with ordering food items from vendors as required.
- Verified accuracy of orders received from vendors before storing them away.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Medical Records department
Novant Health
Charlotte, N.C
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Recorded and registered fetal births and deaths to maintain accurate medical records.
- Interview patients to complete affidavits and birth certificates
- Responded to client inquiries via phone, providing support and essential information regarding medical records.
- Insurance coordinator and verifier.
- Facilitated notarization process for paternity affidavits, ensuring legal compliance and validity.
Patient Financial Services Representative (PRN Contractor)
Strategic Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC
Matteson, IL
07.2016 - Current
- Perform posting charges and completion of claim submissions to payers in a timely fashion
- Resolved claim rejections, enabling timely processing and accurate reimbursement.
- Appeal denied claims within filing limits to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided
- Work directly with physiciands to ensure charge capture is coded an completed daily for billable services
- Perform Medicare/Medicaid reviews and audits
- Tracked and trended billing discrepancies for management review and resolution.
- Physician revenue cycle firm for practice management solutions
Patient Service Associate
Family Christian Health Center
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Pre-register patients for scheduled appointments
- Verify insurance eligibility for future appointments
- Collect and post payments to account balances
- Multi-task in a fast paced environment to uphold the flow of clinic effectively
- Triage Incoming calls
- Schedule appointments
- Enter charges from procedures performed by providers
Customer Care Associate – Playroom Attendant
Omni Health and Fitness – Franciscan Alliance
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Assist members with enrollment, check - in, and health center services
- Answer incoming calls
- Supervise play for age groups 6 weeks through 12 years
Education
Health & Fitness
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL08.2013
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
Chicago Heights, IL05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, COSkills
- Meal preparation
- Dietary guidelines
- Food safety compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Nutrition education
- Customer relationship management
- Time management
- Staff training
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Kitchen equipment mastery
- Portion control
- Meal adjustment
- Menu planning
- Kitchen sanitation
- Special diet expertise
- Safe food handling
- Temperature control
- Dietary restriction compliance
- Supply restocking
Professional References
- Malikah Hodo, 630-802-9392
- Anita, 219-702-7558
Certification
Serve Safe
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Silver Burch
01.2025 - 02.2025
Prep Cook
Coopers Hawk
11.2024 - 06.2025
Dietary Cook
Hammond Whiting Care
11.2023 - 06.2024
Medical Records department
Novant Health
08.2019 - 07.2020
Patient Financial Services Representative (PRN Contractor)
Strategic Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC
07.2016 - Current
Patient Service Associate
Family Christian Health Center
08.2014 - 01.2017
Customer Care Associate – Playroom Attendant
Omni Health and Fitness – Franciscan Alliance
02.2013 - 08.2014
Health & Fitness
Chicago State University
High School Diploma -
Bloom Trail High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts