Jamal T. Reid
Denver,CO
Summary
Diligent and passionate individual with comprehensive expertise in achieving workplace success. Stay updated on current and anticipated demands, adeptly adjusting tasks to address evolving needs. Committed to fostering excellent communication and driving team accomplishments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook
Craft Works Westminster High School
- Prepare all food for high school kids grades9-12, set up stations, follow recipes, clean, make sure presentation is nice manage a team of seven employees, make schedules, create new items and ideas for the high school kids, inventory, stocking, price control
Dietary Supervisor
Acoya Cherry Creek
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by enforcing strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
- Participated actively in hiring new employees for the dietary department – from screening resumes to conducting behavioral and technical interviews.
- Organized in-service training sessions for dietary staff members, addressing critical topics such as food safety, sanitation procedures, and nutritional guidelines.
- Reduced food waste by implementing inventory control measures and optimizing food storage practices.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing while maintaining quality standards for ingredients used in meal preparation.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to address concerns, share updates on industry trends, and foster team collaboration within the dietary department.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing dietary plans tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes and introducing time-saving techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create specialized diets for patients with specific medical conditions or nutritional requirements.
- Boosted overall patient satisfaction levels due to timely response rates on special diet requests or modifications.
- Implemented menu rotation schedules that incorporated seasonal ingredients, providing variety while controlling costs.
- Optimized resource allocation through careful planning of labor schedules based on staff availability and workload demands during peak times.
- Promoted healthy eating habits among patients through educational programs, workshops, and one-on-one consultations.
- Facilitated communication between the dietary department and other hospital units to coordinate patient meal delivery times efficiently.
- Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring minimal impact on the quality of meals served to patients.
- Monitored production to check safety, standardized production and appropriate portioning.
- Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
- Controlled food costs and managed inventory.
- Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
- Maximized team productivity by expertly delegating tasks to kitchen staff.
- Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
- Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
Maintenance Technician
Allen Gardens
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Minimized production delays, responding swiftly to emergency breakdowns or unexpected malfunctions.
Banquet Chef
Denver Chophouse
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Grilled, roasted, baked and performed other cooking techniques to produce high volume meals.
- Practiced safe work habits to avoid possible injury to self or other employees.
- Learned menu items produced by assigned station to achieve proper quantities.
- Analyzed banquet event orders and planned and coordinated functions with catering staff to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Ordered food and supplies used to prepare meals for [Number] people.
- Recognized quality standards in vegetables, fish, dairy and meat products and selected and used freshest ingredients to prepare menu items.
Car Salesperson
Nice Price Motors
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Negotiated purchase prices and explained sales, warranty, and optional products.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in numerous referrals and repeat customers.
- Answered telephone and email inquiries from potential customers.
- Followed-up on warm Internet leads and responded to customer questions about vehicle availability, price, and options while fielding inquiries from various marketing websites.
- Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge, allowing for personalized recommendations based on customer preferences and requirements.
- Greeted customers on lot and in showroom to answer questions about brand and available inventory.
- Collaborated with finance team to secure optimal financing options for customers, ensuring a seamless purchasing process.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive information on vehicle features and options.
Education
No Degree - QMAP
Aplmed Academy
Denver Co05-2024
Certified Nutrition Coach
NASM
Gilbert, AZ11-2024
Skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Highly motivated
- Cleaning and organization
- Professional attitude
- Customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Team coordination
- Cleanliness standards
- Workload management
- Inventory management
Timeline
Dietary Supervisor
Acoya Cherry Creek
01.2023 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Allen Gardens
01.2022 - 01.2024
Banquet Chef
Denver Chophouse
01.2017 - 01.2022
Car Salesperson
Nice Price Motors
01.2016 - 01.2020
Line Cook
Craft Works Westminster High School
No Degree - QMAP
Aplmed Academy
Certified Nutrition Coach
NASM
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