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Gisela M. Reyes

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Experienced with various culinary techniques and food preparation methods, delivering innovative and creative dishes that meet high standards. Utilizes strong teamwork and communication skills to ensure smooth kitchen operations and effective collaboration. Knowledge of food safety regulations and ingredient sourcing, ensuring quality and compliance in all culinary activities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead and Staff Development Manager

IMS/Steris
01.2013 - 01.2020
  • Apply expert knowledge and dedication to professional tasks, ensuring thorough execution and mastery in the field.
  • Foster effective communication with diverse teams and clients, establishing rapport and maintaining high client satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address process inefficiencies, enhancing operational speed and performance.
  • Lead and cultivate a specialized team of 4-20 members, offering coaching, mentorship, and performance evaluations while promoting an inclusive work environment.

Medical Interpreter/ Surgical Technologist

Temple University Hospital
01.2006 - 2013
  • Facilitated improved patient care by providing bilingual interpretation services for surgical teams during medical procedures for 7 years.
  • Enhanced case outcomes by serving as a bilingual interpreter consultant within a judicial system initiative.

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts And Operations - Culinary Art And Operations

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
12-2025

Certification - Management, Management

Purdue Global
Online
11.2016

Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing, Sterile Processing

IAHCSMM
Philadelphia, PA
09.2015

Certification - Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing

The National Board of Certification For Medical Interpreter
Philadelphia, PA
06.2006

Certification - Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist

CBSPD
Lebanon, NJ
05.1995

Skills

  • Cooking methods
  • Sanitation practices
  • Allergen awareness
  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Documentation
  • Order processing
  • Bilingual

Timeline

Lead and Staff Development Manager

IMS/Steris
01.2013 - 01.2020

Medical Interpreter/ Surgical Technologist

Temple University Hospital
01.2006 - 2013

Certification - Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technologist

CBSPD

Diploma in Culinary Arts And Operations - Culinary Art And Operations

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Certification - Management, Management

Purdue Global

Sterile Processing Certification - Sterile Processing, Sterile Processing

IAHCSMM

Certification - Flexible Endoscope Reprocessor, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing

The National Board of Certification For Medical Interpreter