Lisa Rivera
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in caregiving and culinary roles, notably at Like Family Caregiving and CHEDDARS SCRATCH KITCHEN. Excelled in elderly care, food preparation, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. Demonstrated strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities, significantly enhancing patient comfort and kitchen efficiency. Adept at fostering trust and teamwork, ensuring quality service and care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Like Family Caregiving
03.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Prep Cook
Bahama Breeze
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, ensuring safe and hygienic work environment.
PREP COOK /Junior Bartender
Memphis BBQ
04.2013 - 11.2016
- Streamlined meal prep process, cutting down food waste significantly.
- Accelerated dish preparation times, allowing for smoother kitchen operation.
- Worked closely with kitchen team to meet high demand with delicious, on-recipe foods.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Measured and mixed ingredients according to precise recipes for best results.
- Expedited food preparation for timely service by closely following chef''s instructions and prioritizing tasks.
Prep Line Cook
CHEDDARS SCRATCH KITCHEN
02.2011 - 05.2016
- Worked closely with other line cooks to ensure consistency across all stations, delivering a cohesive dining experience for guests.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in food preparation and presentation.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak hours by efficiently handling high-volume orders without compromising quality or speed of service.
- Consistently met strict deadlines for meal preparation during busy shifts, contributing to timely service delivery.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mc Author High School
Hollywood, FL05-2001
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Safe food handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Food preparation
- Cleanliness
- Team player attitude
- Strong multitasking
- Memory retention
- Hospitality service expertise
- Alcohol awareness
- Inventory
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Prep Cook
Bahama Breeze
01.2024 - 08.2024
Caregiver
Like Family Caregiving
03.2021 - Current
PREP COOK /Junior Bartender
Memphis BBQ
04.2013 - 11.2016
Prep Line Cook
CHEDDARS SCRATCH KITCHEN
02.2011 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Mc Author High School
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