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Education and Training
Employee of the month June 2023
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Marlene Teague

Henderson,NV

Summary

Reliable food service worker who is crossed trained as a cook with over 20 years experience in school, restaurant and grocery settings combined. Adaptable to situations and able to stand for long hours and complete demanding work in high-volume settings. Service-oriented, punctual and hardworking and pay attention to details.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Aide

Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2020 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional food service support in fast-paced environments.
  • Prepared and assembled meals according to dietary guidelines and customer preferences.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas to ensure safety compliance.
  • Assisted in inventory management by tracking stock levels and reporting shortages.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline food production processes, enhancing efficiency.
  • Trained new staff members on food handling procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented feedback systems to improve meal quality and customer satisfaction consistently.
  • Monitored equipment operation, performing maintenance checks to minimize downtime and enhance performance.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of high-quality meals to customers.
  • Ensured compliance with dietary restrictions by diligently reviewing ingredients for potential allergens or conflicts with religious beliefs.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas, adhering closely to health regulations and organizational standards.
  • Upheld food safety standards by consistently monitoring temperatures and proper storage techniques.
  • Assisted in ingredient and meal preparation according to recipe specifications, individual dietary restrictions and culinary best practices.
  • Contributed to team success by cross-training in various roles, increasing versatility and productivity.
  • Assessed plated food for presentation and verified correct serving temperature and serving size.
  • Improved overall cleanliness by thoroughly sanitizing food preparation areas, equipment, and utensils.
  • Committed specified dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies to memory and verified that meals conformed to requirements prior to delivery.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication, collaboration, and mutual support among team members.
  • Maintained a well-organized workspace, improving team efficiency during peak hours.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.

Lead Food Service Worker

Compass Group
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Helped open brand new facilities
  • Cross-trained in positions including grill cook to support team and help meet all customer needs
  • Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
  • Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Operated dishwashing and sanitizing equipment according to manufacturer instructions.

Hostess/Busser/Server

Jensens Restaurant
03.2016 - 05.2019
  • Greeted, seated customers & cashed them out using POS system
  • Assisted servers by taking guests drink orders, bussing & cleaning tables
  • Answered phones politely and promptly, accurately recording and confirming reservations
  • Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs

Food Service Specialist

Ukiah Unified School District
10.2005 - 05.2019
  • Prepared large batches of food according to standard recipes
  • Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and providing machinery upkeep
  • Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.

Deli/meat Clerk

Safeway
11.1998 - 09.2005
  • Broke down heavy pallet loads of cases, boxes and bags
  • Served shoppers promptly, courteously and professionally
  • Stocked displays with new and transferred merchandise
  • Prepared orders by slicing, weighing, packaging and pricing meats and cheeses

Education

High School Diploma -

South Valley High School

Skills

  • Food safety practices
  • Effective time management
  • Collaborative team member
  • Strong focus on accuracy
  • Strong multi-tasking abilities
  • Consistently dependable
  • Skilled in teamwork
  • Credit transaction management

Accomplishments

Had the privilege of being nominated as employee of the month June of 2023.

Timeline

Food Service Aide

Dignity Health Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2020 - Current

Lead Food Service Worker

Compass Group
08.2019 - 02.2020

Hostess/Busser/Server

Jensens Restaurant
03.2016 - 05.2019

Food Service Specialist

Ukiah Unified School District
10.2005 - 05.2019

Deli/meat Clerk

Safeway
11.1998 - 09.2005

High School Diploma -

South Valley High School

Education and Training

other

Employee of the month June 2023

I work very hard to get everything done in a days work.