Jessica Sutherland
Coeburn,VA
Summary
Dependable food service professional with experience in meal preparation, kitchen sanitation, temperature monitoring, and inventory control. Known for supporting smooth cafeteria and hospitality operations while maintaining safe, clean, and efficient workspaces.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Dishwasher
Dickenson County Public Schools
Clintwood, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Cleaned dishes, trays, and utensils in Dickenson County Public Schools cafeterias.
- Operated dishwashing equipment to sanitize kitchenware for daily student meal service.
- Sorted dirty items and loaded racks to streamline kitchen workflow.
- Scrubbed pots, pans, and serving tools using approved school food service methods.
- Stocked clean dishware to support cafeteria staff during meal preparation and service.
- Emptied trash and maintained tidy work areas in school kitchen spaces.
- Followed sanitation rules and safety practices for public school food service operations.
- Assisted cafeteria team with dish room cleanup and closing duties to maintain operational efficiency.
- Documented daily temperature readings for dishwashers to ensure compliance with health regulations. regarding temperature readings of dishwashers as required by health department regulations.
Substitute Cook
People Incorporated
Clintwood, Virginia
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals for individuals in childcare and community nutrition programs.
- Followed menu plans and dietary guidelines during substitute kitchen coverage.
- Portioned food according to meal patterns and serving schedules.
- Monitored refrigerator and freezer storage for food safety compliance.
- Coordinated meal service with classroom and program staff to ensure timely and efficient meal delivery.
- Stocked supplies and ingredients to support continuous kitchen operations.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Maintained accurate records of food quantities utilized in meal preparation to support inventory management.
- Checked temperatures of freezers and refrigerators to ensure food safety compliance.
- Performed all job duties in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Received deliveries from vendors; checked delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Breakfast Attendant
Sleep Inn and Suites
Clintwood, Virginia
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Set up Sleep Inn and Suites breakfast buffet to ensure timely service for guests.
- Prepared coffee, juice, and hot food items for morning service.
- Replenished buffet stations with fresh food throughout breakfast hours.
- Greeted guests and provided information on menu items to enhance dining experience.
- Sanitized counters, equipment, and utensils to follow food safety standards.
- Checked inventory levels for breakfast supplies and reported low supplies to hotel management.
- Monitored the dining area to maintain a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
Secretary
Comprehensive Family Practice
Vansant, Virginia
01.2016 - 2018
- Scheduled appointments and managed provider calendars at Comprehensive Family Practice.
- Checked in patients, prepared front desk paperwork, and ensured smooth patient flow.
- Answered patient calls for Comprehensive Family Practice, efficiently routing inquiries to appropriate staff.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries, and transferred calls.
- Verified insurance information and collected patient forms.
- Updated patient charts and demographic records in office systems.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up messages with clinical staff.
- Organized medical correspondence in designated files to ensure easy retrieval. and maintained confidential records.
- Processed office mail and supported daily administrative tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO06-2013
Skills
Food safety compliance
- Menu planning
- Kitchen sanitation
- Temperature monitoring
- Inventory control
- Meal preparation
- Portion control
- Equipment maintenance
- Vendor receiving
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References:
Coetta Neece 276-926-1680 Owner of Comprehensive Family Practice
Amy Phillips 276-395-395-4485 General Manager- Sleep Inn and Suites
Timeline
Substitute Dishwasher
Dickenson County Public Schools
01.2024 - Current
Substitute Cook
People Incorporated
01.2023 - Current
Breakfast Attendant
Sleep Inn and Suites
06.2021 - 01.2023
Secretary
Comprehensive Family Practice
01.2016 - 2018
Associate of Science - Healthcare Administration
Colorado Technical University