Patricia Howe
Fort Hudson Health System
South Glens Falls
17
years of professional experience
Dynamic culinary professional with a proven track record at Fort Hudson Health System, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Expert in menu development and kitchen organization, I enhanced resident satisfaction through innovative dishes while ensuring strict adherence to sanitation practices. Strong multitasking abilities led to efficient meal service during peak hours.
Work History
Cook
16 Years 7 Months- Prepared and cooked meals for residents, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Managed kitchen inventory, minimizing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering procedures.
- Trained and mentored junior kitchen staff in food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed new menu items based on seasonal ingredients, enhancing resident satisfaction and nutrition.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations by maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen.
- Coordinated with dietary staff to implement individualized meal plans for residents with specific needs.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, improving efficiency without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on food items, maintaining high standards of taste and presentation.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- 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.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Customer service
Cooking
Cleaning and organization
Food handling
Food preparation
Multitasking and organization
Kitchen organization
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Frying
Cooking techniques
Knife skills
Sanitation
Supply restocking
Surface cleaning
Hospitality and service industry background
Food presentation
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Sanitation practices
Grilling
Food waste reduction
Food plating and presentation
Portion control
Food plating
Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Cook
Fort Hudson Health System
11.2009 - CurrentRead More
Fort Edward High School
High School Diploma
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