Jahlisa Gordon
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Quality-focused department leader with top-notch skills in dietary management and team leadership. Well-versed in collaborating with dietitians to set patient and overall menus and cultivating positive resident relationships to meet all needs. Bringing 14+ years of related experience.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
Stiles Electric
11.2023 - Current
- Adhered to strict safety protocols during all phases of work, reducing workplace incidents significantly.
- Improved workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues, minimizing downtime for clients'' businesses.
- Ensured consistent high-quality workmanship by rigorously adhering to established industry standards throughout all phases of installation.
Cook Supervisor
Flashback Cafe
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
- Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.
Cook/ Cafe Supervisor
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Dietary Supervisor/Executive Chef
Park Provence Senior Living
08.2008 - 12.2021
- Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
- Encouraged clients and caregivers to follow recommended food guidelines for well-balanced diets by giving suggestions of various wholesome foods and meals.
- Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
Shift Manager
McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided coaching and reinforced standards to foster superior performance from crew members and others throughout organization.
- Coordinated shift-based inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Handled any customer complaints, questions and inquiries.
- Directed employees through daily routines.
- Managed inventory and ordered new products when inventory was running low.
- Cross-trained in every store role to maximize operational knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklinton High School
Franklinton, LA05.2007
Skills
- Geriatric nutrition
- Multitasking
- Menu planning skills
- Food preparation techniques
- Team training
- Customer service oriented
- Regulatory compliance
- Leadership skills
Certification
ServeSafe Food Protection Management #18273307 Exp: 8/19/2024
Timeline
Commercial Electrician Apprentice
Stiles Electric
11.2023 - Current
Cook Supervisor
Flashback Cafe
01.2022 - 11.2023
Cook/ Cafe Supervisor
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
Shift Manager
McDonald's
08.2017 - 01.2019
Dietary Supervisor/Executive Chef
Park Provence Senior Living
08.2008 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Franklinton High School