Lisa Fortes
Merced,CA
Summary
Passionate cook. Fifteen years of experience in preparing meals for students and patients. Encouraged co-worker drive.
Dynamic and trustworthy professional dedicated to encouraging students and patients. Personable and proactive with Mental Health and focused on building positive rapport with diverse range of all my students and patients. Critical thinker but also appreciate any new ideas and input. Motivated in seeking more experience in working with patients. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed. Organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Supervising Cook
Salinas Valley State Prison
Soledad, CA
01.2011 - 03.2021
- Analyzed and optimized operations, providing input on standard procedures and policies to streamline throughput.
- Specialized in dietary specifications including allergies, low sodium, hepitatic, low fiber, etc.
- Inventory-ordering
- Kitchen-safety procedures
- Menu-following indicated with meals and providing any substitutions
- Inspecting inventory and any safety issues (reporting any safety issues with kitchen equipment, temperatures, etc.)
- Confirm patient diet changes with nursing staff
- Maintaining kitchen cleanings
- Patient roster(accountability)
Food Service Worker
Soledad High School
Soledad, CA
03.2006 - 01.2011
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistency and positive experiences.
- Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to verify proper working conditions.
- Monitored inventory and promptly reported food items requiring reordering.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance to boost business sustainability and moral.
- Adjusted cooking methods with informing supervisor of any changes and substitutions to accommodate restrictions and allergies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gonzales High School
Gonzales, CA06.1989
Skills
Knowledge of therapeutic diets as well as:
- Kitchen safety
- Inventory management
- Food preparation
- Health compliance
- Team collaboration
- Food handling
- Multitasking and organization
- Communication skills
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Timeline
Correctional Supervising Cook
Salinas Valley State Prison
01.2011 - 03.2021
Food Service Worker
Soledad High School
03.2006 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Gonzales High School
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