Mindi Abeyta
Saint Helens,OR
Summary
Dependable Cook's Assistant committed to speedy, efficient and high-quality kitchen help. High standards for cleanliness with willingness to take on extra tasks to maintain excellent service. Trained in large meal preparation with knowledge of menu planning and inventory management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Alzheimer's/Memory Care
Avamere At Saint Helens
Saint Helens, OR
03.2022 - Current
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Removed trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Order Filling Technician
Amazon Grocery
Portland, OR
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted customers in grocery selections and filling orders.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Specialty Cook
Market Of Choice
Portland, Oregon
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Tasted, smelled and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- I lost this employment due to Covid layoff/station closure
UA Tech
CODA
Portland, Oregon
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
Assistant Cook
Bevvies Cinema Pub
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2013 - 01.2015
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Worked with chef to prepare daily food specials and other supplies.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Worked on salads, desserts and meat preparation to increase kitchen speed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Removed expired food and beverages from storage and reviewed inventory for upcoming expirations dates.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Adapted menus to changing seasons and supply inventories to decrease food waste.
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
- Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
- Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
- Engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for business.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
Education
No Degree - General Prerequisite
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTNo Degree - Nursing
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WACNA - CNA
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA02.2016
Skills
- Pastries, Breads and Desserts
- Portion Control
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Safe Food Handling
- Sanitation Standards Compliance
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Ingredient Weighing and Measuring
- Cold Service
- Detail-Oriented
- Hot Service
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Attention to Detail
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Special Event Cooking
- Cutting and Slicing Techniques
- Quality Assurance
- Recipe Development
- Customer Service
- Health Code Requirements
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Delegation and Task Management
- Menu Planning
- Special Events and Catering
- Valid Food Handlers Certification
- Food Safety Labeling Systems
- Food Storage and Rotation
- Anticipating Problems
Timeline
Alzheimer's/Memory Care
Avamere At Saint Helens
03.2022 - Current
Order Filling Technician
Amazon Grocery
12.2021 - 03.2022
Specialty Cook
Market Of Choice
08.2021 - 12.2021
UA Tech
CODA
06.2016 - 03.2021
Assistant Cook
Bevvies Cinema Pub
02.2013 - 01.2015
No Degree - General Prerequisite
University of Utah
No Degree - Nursing
Bellevue College
CNA - CNA
Renton Technical College