Ian Barden
Riverfront Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center
Camden,NJ
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Language
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Certification
10
years of professional experience
More than 10 years of experience in fast-paced kitchen environment excellent speed and communication skills hard working cook who drives high sales in both slow and busy shift. Friendly and enthusiastic able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient.
Professional culinary expert prepared to excel in fast-paced kitchen environment. Adept at team collaboration and achieving high-quality results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Expertise in food preparation, kitchen management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Known for reliability and strong focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Work History
Assistant Chef
9 Months- Coordinated kitchen workflow to support timely meal service and tray accuracy.
- Monitored food safety practices to maintain sanitation and infection control standards.
- Prepared meals according to therapeutic diet orders and resident preferences.
- Assisted with inventory rotation, labeling, and storage of perishable ingredients.
- Reviewed special diet requests with nursing staff to ensure meal compliance.
- Managed time efficiently when completing multiple tasks, ensuring smooth flow of kitchen operations during busy service periods.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by consistently preparing and presenting high-quality dishes in a timely manner.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics by providing support and guidance to junior kitchen staff members.
- Supported head chef in managing budgets, reducing overall expenses without compromising quality or service standards.
Cook/Assistant Director of Dietary
1 Year 11 Months- Prepared therapeutic meals following physician-ordered diet modifications and portion standards.
- Coordinated meal service with dietary staff to deliver accurate trays for resident needs.
- Monitored food temperatures and sanitation practices to maintain compliance with healthcare kitchen procedures.
- Executed production sheets to organize ingredient prep and streamline kitchen workflow.
- Maintained clean workstations, equipment, and storage areas according to food safety guidelines.
- Adapted recipes for texture-modified and soft diets while preserving quality and consistency.
Cook/assistant Director of dietary
4 Years 1 Month- Prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner for approximately 250 residents.
- Prepared therapeutic meals following resident diet orders and texture modifications
- Coordinated meal production with dietary staff to ensure timely service
- Monitored food temperatures and sanitation practices to maintain safety compliance
Cook
4 Years- Read food orders from computer printouts and prepare food items, According to established menu plans. Assisted head chef in managing daily kitchen operations, contributing to smooth workflow and efficient service.
- Prepared menu items to recipe specifications, maintaining consistent flavor, portioning, and presentation.
- Operated grills, sauté stations, and fryers to support high-volume kitchen service.
- Followed food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls throughout prep and cooking tasks.
Education
GED
Skills
Culinary skills
Culinary arts
Food Preparation
Cooking
Meal Preparation
Menu planning
Food Handling
Safe food handling
Kitchen operations
Dietary department experience
Supervision
Food Service
Knife skills
Catering services
Food prep
Accomplishments
ServSafe Certification
Certification
ServSafe
Languages
English
Timeline
Assistant Chef
Riverfront Rehabilitation & HealthCare Center
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Cook/Assistant Director of Dietary
Total Rehab At Morristown
12.2024 - 11.2026Read More
Cook/assistant Director of dietary
Deptford Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
02.2021 - 03.2025Read More
Cook
cheesecake factor
01.2017 - 01.2021Read More
GED
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Personal Information
Title: cook/Dishwasher