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Work History
Education
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Latoya Whitmore

Euclid,OH

Summary

Dedicated Dietary Aide with a proven track record at Richmond Heights Place, excelling in food safety and sanitation practices. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and ensuring timely meal delivery, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to patient communication contribute to exceptional service quality.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary Aide

Richmond Heights Place
07.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
  • Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
  • Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.

Dietary Aide

Avenue at Lyndhurst
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
  • Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
  • Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
  • Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
  • Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
  • Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.

Food Preparation Worker

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
  • Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal work conditions.
  • Prepared ingredients according to precise specifications, resulting in consistent meal quality across all menu items.

Catering Server

Tom Paige Catering
05.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted in event setup and teardown, ensuring a smooth transition between functions.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
  • Enhanced guest experience by providing exceptional service during catered events.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to last-minute changes in menu items, guest count, or event timeline to maintain a high level of service quality.
  • Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Dishwasher

Bob Evans Restaurant
07.2008 - 12.2009
  • Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.
  • Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas, and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
  • Completed additional cleaning tasks within the kitchen area, contributing to an overall sanitary work environment.
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils, and trays quickly and without breaking.
  • Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
  • Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.

Hostess Manager

Applebee's
05.2005 - 09.2006

Welcomed and directed guests to designated seating areas.

Expanded selection of available menu options.

Maintained cleanliness of dining area.

Education

John Marshall
Cleveland Ohio

Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Customer service
  • Patient communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Food handling safety
  • Verbal communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Sanitation practices
  • Relationship building
  • Food safety

Timeline

Dietary Aide

Richmond Heights Place
07.2024 - 04.2025

Dietary Aide

Avenue at Lyndhurst
07.2022 - 09.2023

Food Preparation Worker

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2016 - 01.2017

Catering Server

Tom Paige Catering
05.2015 - 08.2015

Dishwasher

Bob Evans Restaurant
07.2008 - 12.2009

Hostess Manager

Applebee's
05.2005 - 09.2006

John Marshall
Latoya Whitmore