Lorrisa Smith
East Moriches,NY
Summary
Talented Cook, with 10 years of experience in Hospital environment. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus, and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders, a qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit. Experienced production leader knowledgeable about Company practices and regulatory requirements. Capable of directing and motivating employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Also equipped in service-oriented Housekeeping experienced in, hospital room detailing and upkeep. Well-trained in asbestos and bloodborne pathogens.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeper
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook, NY
03.2020 - Current
- Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Serviced bathrooms, including cleaning, sanitizing and supply replenishment.
- Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
- Cleaned and changed bedspreads, blankets and mattresses.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Retail Cook
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook, NY
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated with high integrity, built trust, and earned sustained credibility with internal and external clientele
- Supervised production planning while using appropriate tools and analysis for smooth production output
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
- Developed and executed plans to monitor standard process adherence
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
- Complied with safety and hazardous material handling, storage regulatory requirements and internal procedures affecting business operations
Prep Cook
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook, NY
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
- Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service by 11 am
Dietary Aide
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook, NY
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Quickly and accurately served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting over [Number] tables before patients arrived.
- Patiently and compassionately assisted patients requiring assistance eating meals.
- Supported waitstaff and other team members in completing tasks.
Shift Supervisor
Five Guys Burger And Fries
Hauppauge, NY
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures, including setting up registers and checking products.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
- Placed orders for new supplies based on established needs and special circumstances.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY12.2017
Skills
- Food spoilage prevention
- Recipes and menu planning
- Dependable and reliable
- Housekeeping
- Cleaning techniques
- Mopping and Sweeping
- Food preparation and safety
- Food preparation
- Quick-learning
- Vacuuming and sweeping
- Cleaning Bathrooms
Certification
- SafeServ certification: Food Handling
- Suffolk County certification: Food Handling
Affiliations
- Member, 1199 Union Delegate, July 2019
Timeline
Housekeeper
Stony Brook Medicine
03.2020 - Current
Retail Cook
Stony Brook Medicine
01.2019 - 03.2020
Prep Cook
Stony Brook Medicine
01.2013 - 01.2019
Dietary Aide
Stony Brook Medicine
11.2011 - 01.2013
Shift Supervisor
Five Guys Burger And Fries
05.2009 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Suffolk County Community College