Experienced professional seeking a challenging position to apply skills effectively. Passionate about taking on responsibilities and contributing to a dynamic team. Eager to leverage expertise in a role with growth opportunities. Committed to making a meaningful impact and achieving success in a collaborative work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Receiver
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
04.2018 - Current
Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, pots and cooking utensils
Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents, and sanitizers to protect customer health.
Supported overall restaurant operations by promptly restocking clean dishes and utensils in designated areas.
Assisted with basic food preparation tasks as needed, helping expedite meal service for guests.
Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
Restocked products and rotated items according to standard procedures, better known as the FIFO method.
Proper use of Pallet Jack.
Processed invoices and payments in line with company policies and procedures.
Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Stay at Home Parent.
Home
10.2004 - 04.2018
Cooking, cleaning, Maintenance, caretaking, budgeting , running errands, calling and making appointments. Taking step children to and from school and appointments.
Skills
Computer knowledge: Word, Spreadsheet, Excel, PowerPoint, Willingness to learn more
Warehouse: Scissor lift, Forklift, Pallet Jack, basic tool knowledge, willing and open to learn more
Accomplishments
During my time with ACTS,
I started as a member of the Sanitation Crew before moving to Cook and eventually to Receiver. I have worked in all positions at one time or another, starting with Dishpit, prep and line cook positions, as well as in the Bistro, and OBT when needed. I know the in's and out's of the East culinary department better than most.