Ramon Williams
NeuroBehavioral Hospital
Chicago,IL
26
years of professional experience
Excellent Cook with over 38 years plus experience. Lead Cook and partner of Ray Rays Barbecue. Owner of Ramon Williams Day Care where I cooked the daily meals. Cook I at Shapiro development center.
Extensive experience in overseeing daily operations, improving service quality, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. Known for strong team collaboration and achieving results through flexible problem-solving and reliable leadership. Skilled in staff training, inventory control, and customer service excellence.
Work History
Correction Food Service Supervisor I
3 Months- Under direction, serve as a working supervisor.
- Provide input into food production by directing and initiating maintenance of proper health, sanitation, and safety standards in preparing, serving and storing foods.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows to enhance meal delivery processes.
- Coordinated inventory management, minimizing waste and optimizing supply usage.
- Ensured residents received trays with meals at the correct temperature and portion sizes.
- Directs and monitors staff in training residents in food preparation.
- Serve as Food Service Program Manager in her absence.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Manager/Cook
8 Months- Motivated employees to enhance productivity and engagement.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to ensure accurate stock levels., monitor stock levels, and reduce waste.
- Collaborated with staff to simplify complex tasks, improving achievability and lowering stress.
Cook
1 Month- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations.
- Ensured quality by tracking inventory and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Created tailored meal plans for individuals with specific dietary needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces and cutting boards between tasks to prevent cross-contamination.
- Prepared special diets.
- Managed time to guarantee on-time meal preparation.
Cook
1 Month- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations.
- Monitored quality, tracked inventory, and rotated stock to maintain freshness.
- Created tailored meal plans to meet specific dietary needs.
- Cleaned and sanitized cutting boards, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Cook I
3 Months- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in food preparation and storage.
- Streamlined food prep processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Special Diets.
Transporter
1 Year 3 Months- Transported veterans safely using company vehicles, ensuring compliance with traffic regulations.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to maintain optimal performance and safety standards.
- Developed strong working relationships with customers and coworkers through effective communication skills, contributing to a positive work atmosphere for all parties involved in the transportation process.
- Reported mechanical issues promptly to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
Ray Rays Barbecue
2 Years- Enhance team efficiency by training new staff members on proper food handling techniques and safety procedure.
- Streamline kitchen operation by implementing effective inventory management systems to minimize waste and reduce cost.
- Collaborated with other team members to develop innovative menu items, resulting in increased sales and repeated customers.
- Ensure compliance with the local health codes through strict adherence to sanitation guidelines etc.
- Provided monthly meeting about sanitation, safety etc.
- Daily check on all equipment for safety proposes.
Home Remodeler
20 Years 3 Months- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently completing home remodeling projects within budget and on time.
- Reduced material waste by accurately estimating project requirements and closely monitoring inventory levels.
- Maintained clean and organized work site.
- Fostered positive client relationships through clear and consistent communication throughout project lifecycle.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Led remodeling projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and client satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Food Protection Manager Certification
Lead Cook
Prep Cook
Manager
Basic Life Support
People Skills
Contractor
Cross-Training Staff
Problem Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Correction Food Service Supervisor I
Department of Corrections
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Manager/Cook
NeuroBehavioral Hospital
12.2025 - CurrentRead More
Cook
NeuroBehavioral Hospital
09.2025 - 10.2025Read More
Cook
Smith Village
08.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Cook I
Shapiro Developmental Center
11.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Transporter
Owls Transportation
05.2023 - 08.2024Read More
Ray Rays Barbecue
Self Employed
08.2018 - 08.2020Read More
Home Remodeler
Self Employed
05.2000 - 08.2020Read More
Kankakee Community College
High School Diploma
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