Michelle Walker
Twentynine Palms,United States
Summary
Reliable cook's assistant dedicated to excellence and fast kitchen work. Take on tasks without supervision and stand in for various job titles efficiently. Expert in food preparation and decreasing kitchen spending.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Child and Youth Programs
Twentynine Palms, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.
- Managed inventory levels of ingredients and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space. Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Food Prep Cook
Del Taco
Twentynine Palms, CA
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean and orderly kitchen with regular attention to checklists.
- Supported kitchen quality initiatives by following nutrition, safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Processed incoming deliveries, rotated stock and put away new items in correct locations.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
Self Employed Contracted Cleaner
Self Employed Services
Cathedral City, CA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Followed safety standards and established SOPs when handling, mixing and storing hazardous chemicals.
EVS Housekeeper
High Desert Medical Center/Tenet Health Care
Joshua Tree, CA
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to promote clean, sanitary environment and reduce odors and debris.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families and medical staff.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
Facility Manager
Twentynine Palms RV Resort
Twentynine Palms, California
09.2008 - 06.2014
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Led facility management staff and consultants in producing business plan that focused on facility operations.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems, and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Copper Mountain College
Joshua Tree, CASkills
- Bloodborne Pathogen training
- Multitasking Abilities
- Knife safety
- Ingredient restocking
- Vegetable washing
- Recipe preparation
- Time Management
- Self-Motivated
- Team-oriented
- Active listener
- Storage management
- Ingredient preparation
- Surface sanitizing
- Seasoning measurement
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance
- Foodservice sanitation
- Cleaning and organization
- Punctual and honest
- Highly motivated
- Effective prioritization
Timeline
Cook
Child and Youth Programs
11.2023 - Current
Food Prep Cook
Del Taco
01.2022 - 11.2023
Self Employed Contracted Cleaner
Self Employed Services
07.2021 - 11.2021
EVS Housekeeper
High Desert Medical Center/Tenet Health Care
03.2016 - 01.2019
Facility Manager
Twentynine Palms RV Resort
09.2008 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Copper Mountain College
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