Linda Brooks
Cedar Hill,TN
Summary
Seasoned Cook and Activity Director with a proven track record at Northcrest Hospital, adept in recipe modification and fostering engaging environments. Excelled in kitchen sanitation management and developed comprehensive activities, enhancing senior care. Skilled in food safety oversight and creating vibrant community connections, consistently delivering excellence in culinary and care sectors.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Summit, Robertson County Detention Center
Springfield, TN 37032
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Cook
Waters
Springfield, Tn
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Kept all necessary paperwork regarding the cleaning of the kitchen, its equipment, floors, walls, and scheduling.
- Worked closely to determine preferred meals for residents based on their individual preferences.
Cook
Northcrest Hospital
Springfirld Tn 37032, Springfield Tn 37172
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- I also worked in the café, serving the doctors and family members that gathered there. When needed I stocked the floors and worked in the dish room washing dishes. I worked all shifts from 4 am to 8 pm.
Activity Director
Golden Living Nursing Home
Springfied Tn 37172, Springfield Tn 37172
08.2000 - 08.2014
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for seniors in long-term care facilities.
- Organized events such as holiday parties, bingo nights, and movie screenings.
- Created monthly activity calendars with a variety of recreational
- options.
- Cultivated volunteers and scheduled outings, church services, rides on the General Jackson and shopping at Opry Mills
- Reported directly to The State of Tn as well as to the Company Executive
- Directed an assistant on a daily basis as to the activities and how they were to be preformed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arsenal Technical
Indianapolis, IN07-1966
Skills
- Surface cleaning
- Sauteing
- Cooking
- Frying
- Contamination prevention
- Recipe modification
- Food presentation
- Grilling
- Food handling
- Sanitation
- Ingredients measuring
- Food safety oversight
- Dish preparation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Order prioritization
- Plate presentation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Kitchen sanitation management
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Order delivery practices
Affiliations
- Arts and Crafts, sewing, mending, and outings I have life skills to fit most situations. I am a straightforward communicator with excellent people skills I love people and I love being busy.
Timeline
Cook
Summit, Robertson County Detention Center
04.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Waters
11.2022 - 04.2023
Cook
Northcrest Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2020
Activity Director
Golden Living Nursing Home
08.2000 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Arsenal Technical
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