Jennifer Griggs
Wilburton,OK
Summary
Versatile and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, adept in kitchen organization and maintaining health and safety compliance. Excels in team collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring high standards of food safety and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates strong time management and ingredient knowledge, contributing to efficient and high-quality service delivery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Remodeler
Patricia Gregory
Wilburton, OK
09.2024 - Current
- Installed flooring material such as tile, hardwood or laminate floors.
- Installed drywall, trim, doors, windows, cabinets and countertops.
- Worked with homeowners to design kitchen layouts that fit their needs.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
- Installed insulation in walls or ceilings using various materials such as fiberglass batting or foam board insulation.
- Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
- Measured rooms accurately before starting any construction project.
- Worked with clients to find appropriate material sources according to client budgets and specific project needs.
- Maintained a clean job site by sweeping away debris at the end of each day's work.
- Repaired plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets and showers.
- Built custom shelving units utilizing power tools such as saws, drills and sanders.
Personal Care Assistant
A path of care preferred pathways
Hugo, OK
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Cook/Cashier
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Clayton, OK
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Prepared a wide range of dishes according to menu specifications and chef instructions.
- Took inventory counts before and after shifts to complete food inventory or storage sheets.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Coordinated orders to expedite food from kitchen according to cook time and delivery time.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
Vocational Certification - Carpentry
Kiamichi Vocational Technology
Talihina, OK01-2003
Heavy Equipment
Cass Job Corps
Cass, Arkansas08-2002
High School Diploma -
Cass Job Corps
Cass, Arkansas08-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Bookkeeping
Kiamichi Vocational Technology
McAlester, OKSkills
- Time management
- Cleaning and organization
- Recipes and menu planning
- Team collaboration
- Food storage
- Problem-solving
- Nutrition awareness
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Health and safety compliance
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Kitchen organization
- Ingredient knowledge
- Temperature control
- Food handling
Timeline
Remodeler
Patricia Gregory
09.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
A path of care preferred pathways
08.2023 - 07.2024
Cook/Cashier
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
02.2021 - 11.2022
Vocational Certification - Carpentry
Kiamichi Vocational Technology
Heavy Equipment
Cass Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Cass Job Corps
Some College (No Degree) - Bookkeeping
Kiamichi Vocational Technology