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Jody Wales

Spring Valley,IL

Summary

Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Goldwater Care, excelling in large batch cooking and staff supervision. Proven expertise in adhering to health codes and reducing food waste while delivering high-quality meals. Strong attention to detail and commitment to dietary restrictions ensure exceptional service in a healthcare setting. ServSafe certified.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Goldwater Care
12.2024 - Current
  • Supervising staff including making sure jobs are done correctly with compliance to Bureau, Marshall and Putnam health department codes, IDPH codes and Goldwater Corporation standards.
  • Food cooked to timing to maintain freshness and integrity.
  • Conducted quality checks on food presentation and taste before serving residents.
  • Large batch cooking for residents including breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Cook/Baker Worker/Cafe Coordinator

St. Margeret Heath Systems
04.2018 - 10.2024
  • Patient Cook, Including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Baker, prepared food for staff and visitors while given complete creative control, scratch cooking and baking.
  • Managed cafeteria.
  • Trained junior cooks on cooking techniques and equipment usage, fostering skill development within the team.
  • Maintained inventory control systems to manage stock levels and minimize shortages or overages effectively.

Sous Chef

Verucchi' Ristorante
03.2012 - 07.2018
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service during peak hours.
  • Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing customer satisfaction and dining experience.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards throughout kitchen operations.
  • Food preparation prior to dinner service.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.

Line Cook

Johns Northstar Inn
02.2002 - 04.2012
  • 10 years' experience as a line cook, grilling, frying and plating food for dining room service.
  • Food Preparation

Education

High School Diploma -

Hall High School
Spring Valley, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • Culinary techniques
  • Hospitality and service industry background
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food waste reduction
  • Health code adherence
  • Dietary restriction support
  • ServSafe certified
  • Culinary skills in traditional and gourmet cooking
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures

Timeline

Cook

Goldwater Care
12.2024 - Current

Cook/Baker Worker/Cafe Coordinator

St. Margeret Heath Systems
04.2018 - 10.2024

Sous Chef

Verucchi' Ristorante
03.2012 - 07.2018

Line Cook

Johns Northstar Inn
02.2002 - 04.2012

High School Diploma -

Hall High School

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