Holly Trueblood
Mackinaw,Illinois
Summary
Innovative professional with well-rounded food background and extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment. High-energy leader emphasizing healthy dishes that comply with government regulations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Head cook
Dee-Mack primary jr high
Mackinaw, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to food safety regulations consistently.
- Collaborated with school administration on food procurement and inventory management.
- Monitored food quality and presentation during meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Ordered supplies, ingredients, and equipment needed for the kitchen.
- Communicated with kitchen employees, answered questions and offered insight into food preparations.
- Generated food production sheets to forecast product and volume requirements based on menu selections.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Childcare Provider
n/a
Mackinaw, IL
01.2018 - 08.2024
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.66
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.6
Receptionist/Activities Coordinator
Washington Christian Village
Washington, IL
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Organized special events such as holiday parties, cultural celebrations, and educational workshops, enhancing the overall program offering.
- Facilitated group activities, fostering a sense of community and encouraging social interaction among participants.
Scheduler/Receptionist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL
10.2010 - 07.2017
- Prepared charts for new patients, ensuring all necessary forms were completed correctly.
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Greeted and checked in patients, updating patient information in computer system.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
Retail Sales Associate
Payless Shoe source
Bloomington, IL
06.2010 - 04.2011
- Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
- Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with new merchandise.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
Server
aunt ginny's
Mackinaw, Illinois
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
Personal Banker/Receptionist/Teller
Central Illinois Bank
East Peoria, IL
07.2005 - 05.2008
- Performed daily balancing of cash drawer and reconciled discrepancies when necessary.
- Assisted customers with deposits, withdrawals, transfers, loan payments and other banking transactions.
- Conducted account openings and closings for clients.
- Monitored changes in laws related to banking policies and procedures.
- Built strong rapport with new and existing clients to better serve financial needs and promote branch loyalty.
Server
tea room at the depot
Mackinaw, IL
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Accurately recorded orders on cash register and point-of-sale system.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Restaurant Manager
Pickerman's
Morton, Illinois
06.1999 - 04.2003
- Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food storage and preparation.
- Inspected dining room area regularly for cleanliness and adherence to safety standards.
- Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling and evaluation of employees.
- Ordered supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Monitored stock levels of ingredients to ensure timely delivery of fresh produce.
- Managed day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner to maintain positive relationships with guests.
Assistant Deli Manager
Thompson food basket
Washington, IL
05.1995 - 04.1999
- Performed regular checks on equipment such as slicers, scales and ovens to ensure they were operating safely and efficiently.
- Monitored quality control of prepared foods, making sure they met company standards in terms of taste, presentation and portion size.
- Assisted with ordering supplies, maintaining records of deliveries and tracking invoices for payment purposes.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by adhering to established cleaning procedures and following safety guidelines when handling food products.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while keeping management informed of any issues or concerns.
Supervisor
Hardee's
East Peoria, IL
07.1992 - 11.1995
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington Community School
Washington, IL01-1994
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Dietary Requirements
- Child Safety Procedures
- CPR training
- Food safety
- Menu planning
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment
- Effective communication
- Meal preparation
- Special diets
- Nutrition
- Inventory replenishment
- Kitchen sanitation management
Affiliations
- Reading all genres
- cooking and baking
- party planning
- CPR certification
- Food management sanitation course completion
Timeline
Head cook
Dee-Mack primary jr high
08.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider
n/a
01.2018 - 08.2024
Receptionist/Activities Coordinator
Washington Christian Village
08.2017 - 11.2019
Scheduler/Receptionist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
10.2010 - 07.2017
Retail Sales Associate
Payless Shoe source
06.2010 - 04.2011
Server
aunt ginny's
05.2008 - 08.2008
Personal Banker/Receptionist/Teller
Central Illinois Bank
07.2005 - 05.2008
Server
tea room at the depot
04.2003 - 07.2004
Restaurant Manager
Pickerman's
06.1999 - 04.2003
Assistant Deli Manager
Thompson food basket
05.1995 - 04.1999
Supervisor
Hardee's
07.1992 - 11.1995
High School Diploma -
Washington Community School