Marie Edmond

Dietary Cook

Oakwood Gardens Care Center

Fresno

08.2000 - 07.2025

Prepared nutritious meals for residents with dietary restrictions and preferences.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage areas.
Collaborated with nutritionists to develop balanced meal plans for residents.
Assisted in training new kitchen staff on procedures and safety protocols.
Managed inventory of food supplies, ensuring freshness and availability.
Adapted recipes to accommodate special dietary needs of residents.
Communicated effectively with staff to coordinate meal service schedules.
Prepared meals for patients according to dietary requirements and restrictions.
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions and temperature control procedures.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area throughout shift.
Followed all safety regulations when handling food and kitchen utensils.
Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding dietary needs and requests.
Kept up-to-date records of all dietary menus and recipes used.
Ensured proper storage of prepared foods at appropriate temperatures.
Performed basic maintenance duties such as cleaning tables, sweeping floors.
Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
Organized food items, supplies and equipment needed for meal preparation.
Adjusted seasoning, garnishes, portion sizes as necessary for special diets.
Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
Educated staff on safe food handling practices and kitchen safety protocols.
Recorded daily production information such as number of meals served, waste amounts.
Properly stored food and handled all inventorying.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation and safety issues.
Garnished dishes as instructed by the Chef or Sous Chef.
Verified accuracy of orders received from vendors before storing them away.
Assisted in the development of new recipes that meet dietary guidelines.
Provided guidance on menu planning and nutrition education to customers.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and company promotions.
Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
Monitored food temperatures to maintain food safety.
Prepared meals in accordance with operational policies, food safety guidelines and health code requirements.
Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
Projected future needs to requisition food supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances.

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Dietary Cook

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Dietary Cook

Fast Food Worker

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