Patricia Phillips
Marshall,MO
Summary
Experienced Head Cook with strengths in food safety, kitchen sanitation, menu planning, and staff training. Known for efficient meal preparation, inventory control, and high-quality service in senior dining settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Marshall Senior Center
Marshall, Mo
08.2025 - 09.2026
- Served as lead cook, guiding and assisting the training of less experienced cooks.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to streamline meal prep and service.
- Prepared daily meals for senior center dining service.
- Managed ordering and storage of food supplies to ensure efficient meal service.
- Adjusted recipes for special diets and texture modifications.
- Monitored portion size and waste control to maintain cost effectiveness.
- Ensured that all food safety regulations were followed in the kitchen.
- Checked food safety and sanitation practices in kitchen areas.
- Trained new staff members in safe food handling procedures and knife skills.
- Cleaned and sanitized workstations and equipment, complying with regulatory procedures.
- Kept kitchen, cooking utensils and storeroom clean and neat.
- Cut, chopped and sliced meat and produce to prepare for cooking.
- Maintained inventory of all food items and ensured proper storage techniques were used.
- Guided and supported cooks during peak service times and unexpected challenges.
- Verified daily functionality of the freezer and refrigerator to ensure food safety.
Nursing CMA
Westport Assisted Living
Marshall, Mo
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and documented doses for Westport Assisted Living residents.
- Collected vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Supported resident care plans with daily charting and observation notes.
- Assisted residents with ADLs, personal hygiene, and mobility support.
- Followed infection control procedures throughout assisted living resident care.
- Administered injections, immunizations, medications, wound dressings and other treatments according to physician instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness in examination rooms by stocking supplies and disposing of used materials properly.
Owner
Myself
Otterville, Missouri
01.1998 - 11.2005
- Owned and managed self-employed business operations and daily priorities.
- Built and maintained customer relationships through direct communication and follow-up.
- Handled invoicing, records, and business documentation for Myself.
- Coordinated scheduling, workflow, and task completion across projects.
- Monitored expenses and reviewed business finances for self-employed operations.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
Education
Marshall High School
Marshall, MOSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen sanitation
- Menu planning
- Recipe modification
- Inventory control
- Meal preparation
- Supply ordering
- Staff training
- Quality control
- Portion control
Certification
- Insulin Certification
Timeline
Head Cook
Marshall Senior Center
08.2025 - 09.2026
Nursing CMA
Westport Assisted Living
01.2024 - 01.2026
Owner
Myself
01.1998 - 11.2005
Marshall High School