Leomel Ocampo
Elmwood Park,NJ
Summary
Motivated professional with 5 plus years of experience in cooking and kitchen cleanliness and regulations, seeking to leverage my strong communication, problem solving, and leadership skills in a new career of radiography. Experience in engaging with my team, prioritizing and completing extra task given, and embracing any challenges with positivity. In school to become a radiology technologist and eager to apply and provide my assistants for the team and for the patients needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Headline Cook
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack, NJ
05.2019 - Current
- Responsible for incoming cooks, assessing their potential fit with the team.
- Trained new kitchen personnel on proper cooking techniques, safety procedures, and equipment use.
- Maintained the freshness of all ingredients and final products.
- Bake, grill, steam, and boil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment, and dishes.
- Stocking and setting up the kitchen stations.
- Record food temperature and operation procedures to meet food safety standards and regulations.
- Performed end-of-day duties such as closing down kitchen equipment safely.
- Weighing left overproduction of food to reduce food waste.
Dietary Aide
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
11.2015 - 01.2018
- Successfully working Line Cook positions to cover vacant shifts for high-volume meal periods.
- Work directly with the Executive Chef on various tasks and VIP catering events.
- Confirm that the correct meals and portions are placed on the tray before delivering.
- Prepare nutritious meals for patients while noting dietary restrictions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area at all times.
- Ensure ingredients and final products are fresh.
Data Entry
World Networking Services
Fort Lee, NJ
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Administrative work, such as fixing resumes and entering data in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Answered phone calls to assist with questions or concerns.
- Performed data entry into various databases and spreadsheets.
EMT
Bona Life Ambulance
Englewood, NJ
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Transported patients to and from home and dialysis.
- Provided patient care.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Documented patient information, treatments provided, and changes in condition on appropriate forms.
- Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for providing medical services in field settings.
Cook
Care One at Wellington
Hackensack, NJ
04.2007 - 01.2013
- Quickly promoted from Diet Aid to Cook.
- Scratch-cooking meals for approximately 100 residents in an efficient and timely manner.
- Reduced food waste by managing and checking food quality.
- Prepare nutritious meals for patients while noting any dietary restrictions.
- Confirm that the correct meals and portions are placed on the trays before delivering.
- Set up and delivered breakfast, lunch, and dinner for residents.
- Responsible for all catering events, from preparing, setting up, and executing the events.
Education
Serve safe and Food Handlers -
01.2025
Central Processing Course – Sterile Processing Technician -
11.2016
EMT - Emergency Medical Services Training Center
Bergen County Technical School
01.2013
High School -
Hackensack High School
01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Assoicates in Science
Bergen Community College
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Quick adaptability
- Team player
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Continuous improvement
- Organized
Timeline
Headline Cook
Hackensack Meridian Health
05.2019 - Current
Dietary Aide
Hackensack University Medical Center
11.2015 - 01.2018
Data Entry
World Networking Services
05.2015 - 10.2015
EMT
Bona Life Ambulance
01.2014 - 01.2015
Cook
Care One at Wellington
04.2007 - 01.2013
Serve safe and Food Handlers -
Central Processing Course – Sterile Processing Technician -
EMT - Emergency Medical Services Training Center
Bergen County Technical School
High School -
Hackensack High School
Some College (No Degree) - Assoicates in Science
Bergen Community College
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