Patricia Darroch
Levittown,PA
Summary
Diligent professional offering food handling experience and focus on quality service. Skilled in managing ingredient preparation and kitchen organization. Dedicated to providing exceptional, consistent service to customers.
Reliable food service worker bringing several years of experience in food preparation and customer service. Took orders and made food quickly. Knowledgeable and experienced in food handling procedures.
Skilled Food Service Worker with comprehensive background in food preparation, customer service and sanitation regulations. Strengths include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quickly learning new tasks, and working efficiently under pressure. Proven ability to contribute positively to team efforts, resulting in improved overall customer satisfaction. Previous roles have seen increased efficiency and improvements in food safety practices.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilitator
Bucks County technical high school
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
11.2023 - Current
- We are required to have 20 hours of para educator online training, which I do have completed also act 55 training. daily log books which are student centered and focused on my goals interaction and supporting the student. I have experience with high school students organizational support. Follow policies, procedure, support, organization, goal values, judgment exhibits sound, judgment, motivation, measure self against standard of excellence, planning organization, prioritize, and plan work activities using time, efficiently, professionalism approaches, reacts well under pressure, except responsibility for own actions. Where to follow the teachers directions and help the students in the classrooms when needed or in the shop.
- Maintained records of attendance, participation, and other relevant information.
- Resolved conflicts between participants using effective communication skills.
Food Service Worker
Marriott Residence Inn
Langhorne, Pennsylvania
05.2022 - Current
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
- Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Cook.
Bucks County technical high school
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania
12.2016 - 11.2023
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help students select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food. I was also able to step in whenever the Management was out due to an operation or just time off. I was there for eight years, ordering food, milk, breads, organizing, keeping temps I was able to open up the building when needed
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly. Serve safe certified
Meet Department Manager
Walmart
Levittown, Pennsylvania
05.2009 - 09.2015
- Adhered strictly to all food safety regulations set forth by local authorities.
- Evaluated existing processes within the department and implemented changes where necessary.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities. I would set the department schedule for adequate shift coverage and assign daily work task to individual team members based upon strength and experience monitor inventory levels order new supplies and restocks dept to assure proper number of cases of product meats, etc. motivate employees to success and pointed out areas of improvement which bolster efficient rating by numbers.
- Packed display case with meat and poultry products, checking price tags for accuracy.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels.
- Kept up-to-date on industry news related to meat processing technology.
- Monitored inventory usage, placed supply orders, and oversaw stocking of new goods.
- Performed waste minimization, saleable yield and predictive costing methods for meat department.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members or customers efficiently and professionally.
- Determined effective department schedules and delegated work to employees based upon strength and experience.
- Participated in team projects such as store-wide events or special promotions.
- Coached employees on proper handling procedures for raw meats.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Responsible for monthly inventory on the meat, seafood, and cold cut areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson, High School
Levittown, PA06-1979
Skills
- ServSafe
- Order review
- Food assembly
- Work station setup
- Buffet setup and maintenance
- Food service industry trends awareness
Timeline
Facilitator
Bucks County technical high school
11.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
Marriott Residence Inn
05.2022 - Current
Cook.
Bucks County technical high school
12.2016 - 11.2023
Meet Department Manager
Walmart
05.2009 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson, High School