Nakeita Stephens
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Seeking a challenging growth-oriented position in senior living; where I can use my skills as an innovative and talented person with the best efforts to create versatility and taste in preparing delicious dishes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Director
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
11.2019 - Current
- Responsible for food service and deliver a superior dining experience to all residents
- Served excellent and nutritious meals in an efficient and friendly fashion
- Responsible for managing a budget, ensuring and maintaining safety standards, including safe handling and storage of food items
- Collaborating to create a menu that appeals to the palates of those we serve
- Supervises, motivates and encourages Dining Service employees
- Have a passion to serve seniors and a passion for food.
Food Service Director
Medlock Gardens Senior Living
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Responsible for daily operations of the kitchen
- Developing seasonally and special occasion menu with Dietitian according to federal and state guidelines and regulations
- Ensuring daily food preparation, par levels are maintained, including disaster planning
- Ensuring residents with special dietary requirements are met with effective communication to staff
- Responsible for all food and equipment orders within budget
- Maintaining Department of Health guidelines for delivery, storage, and security of all foods
- Hiring, training, supervising, disciplining all dining staff
- Handling departmental staff complaints and grievances
- Conducting quarterly assessment of quality assurance for state inspection readiness.
Lead Cook
The Whitley Hotel
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Acted as Chef during absence of official Chef
- Responsible for daily operations of the kitchen included supervised other cook associates
- Assisted with monthly budget review
- Communicated clearly so that others in the kitchen can understand expectations
- Ensured that food safety standards for preparation, storage, and serving food are to federal and state regulation
- Assisted with training of kitchen personnel.
Cook/Cold Prep
Dekalb Medical Hospital
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Prepared meals for 200+ patients, guests and employees
- Ensured Grab N Go items and patient meals are on time with great presentation
- Followed Hospital cleanliness and equipment policies
- Ensured patients meals was prepared according to recipes
- Ordered and received products
- Lead by example.
Lead Nutrition Assistant
Dekalb Medical Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Ensured that all patients meals requirement is met according to their dietary needs and restrictions
- Responsible for portioned food and assisted in food preparation
- Maintained cleanliness and proper disposal of food according to Hospital policies.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration - Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality Management
American InterContinental University
Associate of Occupational Science Culinary Arts degree -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Creativity and Innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Budget Management
- Staff Development
- Issues Resolution
- Hiring and Retention
- Financial Reporting
- Rules and regulations
- Business Development
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Business Administration
Certification
Serv Safe Certified, 10/2028
Timeline
Dining Director
Arbor Terrace of Decatur
11.2019 - Current
Food Service Director
Medlock Gardens Senior Living
08.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Cook
The Whitley Hotel
07.2017 - 08.2018
Cook/Cold Prep
Dekalb Medical Hospital
10.2015 - 07.2017
Lead Nutrition Assistant
Dekalb Medical Hospital
07.2014 - 10.2015
Bachelors of Business Administration - Le Cordon Bleu Hospitality Management
American InterContinental University
Associate of Occupational Science Culinary Arts degree -
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts