Kristina Taylor
Rutherfordton,NC
Summary
Customer-oriented dietary cook with hands-on experience preparing and producing healthy and tasty food. Specialties include nutrition, culinary mathematics and garnishing. Adept at checking freshness of raw food before preparation and achieving targets of quality and hygiene. .
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Cook
Fair Haven center for elderly
Bostic, North Carolina
05.2026 - Current
- Prepared resident meals following dietary menus at Fair Haven center for elderly
- Monitored therapeutic diets and special meal requests for elderly residents
- Chopped ingredients and assembled meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
- Cleaned cooking stations, equipment, and dining areas under sanitation rules
- Stored ingredients safely and rotated stock in Fair Haven kitchen
- Portioned food according to dietary plans and kitchen standards
- Assisted with tray setup and meal delivery for resident service
- Coordinated meal timing with nursing staff and dietary team
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
- Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
- Maintained routine meal schedules and serving times.
Head Baker
Granny Bs
Spindale, North Carolina
05.2016 - 12.2025
- Led daily bakery production for Granny Bs, coordinating breads, pastries, and desserts.
- Developed recipes and adjusted formulas for Granny Bs signature baked goods.
- Trained bakers on mixing, shaping, proofing, and decorating techniques.
- Customer Service in person and in telephone
- Made orders on supplies needed for the week
- Trained other employees
- Inspected ingredient quality and finished products for Granny Bs bakery standards.
- Managed inventory, ordering, and storage for flour, dairy, and specialty supplies.
- Enforced sanitation, food safety, and equipment cleaning throughout the kitchen.
- Ordered ingredients and equipment needed for daily baking tasks.
Education
RS Central
Rutherfordton, NCSkills
- Therapeutic diets
- Menu preparation
- Recipe adherence
- Temperature monitoring
- Kitchen sanitation
- Inventory management
- Food production
- Attention to detail
- Staff communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Meal planning
- Meal adjustment
- Temperature control
- Food preparation
- Food prep techniques
- Nutrition requirements
Timeline
Dietary Cook
Fair Haven center for elderly
05.2026 - Current
Head Baker
Granny Bs
05.2016 - 12.2025
RS Central