Jerry Ealey
Redford,MI
Summary
Detailed oriented, professional with an extremely strong work ethic while working with staff and patients. Listening skills are impeccable. As a Correction Officer. my duties were to maintain security throughout the institution, to insure fair treatment among inmates/prisoners, observing inmates/prisoners behaviors and their job assignments which involved substantial face to face contact with prisoners or detainees.
I have had to use independent judgement in making decisions requiring interpretation and application of departmental guidelines to specific situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker/DSA
State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Northville, MI
10.2016 - Current
- Prepared meals in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of food preparation areas to ensure sanitary conditions.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock replenishment of food supplies.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and operational protocols.
- Monitored food quality and freshness, ensuring adherence to department standards.
- Implemented improvements to kitchen workflows, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns, promoting positive dining experiences.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for institution's satisfaction.
- Set up and broke down food service lines quickly to maintain service flow.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Achieved consistent compliance with health department regulations through diligent adherence to policies and procedures.
Correctional Officer
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
Ypsilanti, MI
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with institutional regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify security vulnerabilities and maintain operational integrity.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques to manage critical situations effectively.
- Implemented facilitating ideas that promote positive inmate engagement and personal development.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and effective communication techniques within correctional environments.
- Developed incident reports detailing occurrences and actions taken for record-keeping and policy review purposes.
- Aided in the meetings to discuss security protocols, share insights, and enhance overall operational effectiveness within the facility.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and med calls.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, camera surveillance and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing correctional facilities.
Food Service Supervisor E-9
Michigan Department of Corrections
Ypsilanti, MI
02.1998 - 12.2013
- Supervised food preparation and service operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored staff on food handling procedures and operational best practices.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing meal consistency and nutritional standards.
- Developed schedules for kitchen staff, improving workflow and service delivery during peak hours.
- Evaluated inmate performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to enhance team productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely meal delivery and address dietary restrictions effectively.
- Led initiatives to improve menu offerings based on inmate feedback, promoting healthier choices within constraints.
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized, and sanitized per established standards.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Observed the flow of operation, inspect fire extinguishers, security locks,emergency exits and maintain person capacity in the cafeteria during serving hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas M. Cooley High School
Detroit, MI07-1989
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team oriented
- Work well in diverse setting
- Safe food handling
- Food preparation
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality control
- Covid-19 safety protocols
- Inventory control
- Cross-functional teamwork
- ServSafe
- Staff training and development
- Patient relations
- Patient care
- organizational skills
- Multitask in any situation
- CPR 2026 Certification
Accomplishments
Honorable Discharge received 7/10/1998: United States Marine Corps. Served 9/24/1990-9/23/94. While in the Marine Corps I also held a position as a Prisoner Escort. Certificate of completion from Michigan Correction academy MDOC 2/7/14.
Certification
CPR certified 6/11/26
CPI 7/11/225 - 7/11/26
Timeline
Food Service Worker/DSA
State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
10.2016 - Current
Correctional Officer
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
12.2013 - 11.2015
Food Service Supervisor E-9
Michigan Department of Corrections
02.1998 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Thomas M. Cooley High School