Rebekah Alandt
Utica,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
Pine Ridge Villas Of Shelby Senior Living
Utica, MI
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Planned and prepared food product orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Developed innovative recipes to suit complicated dietary requirements for customers.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Plated dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Built and managed relationships with local vendors to obtain fresh, quality ingredients at cost-effective prices.
Chef
Regency Manor Assisted Living
Utica, MI
10.2014 - 06.2019
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Placed frequently used ingredients in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.
- Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Checked quality of food products to meet high standards.
- Trained and supervised line cooks to develop new skills and improve team performance.
- Streamlined kitchen processes to shorten wait times and serve additional guests.
- Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Delegated tasks for kitchen employees and developed staff teams to streamline food preparation procedures.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Monitored quality, presentation and quantities of plated food across line.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
Animal Caretaker
Humane Society of Macomb
Utica , MI
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
Education
Art
Utica High School
Utica, MI06.1999
Skills
- Banquets and Catering
- Inventory Rotation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Relationship Building
- Dish Preparation
- Recordkeeping and Documentation
- Cost Control and Budgeting
- Team Leadership
- Food Preparing, Plating and Presentation
- Inventory Management
- Supply Ordering
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Food Stock and Supply Management
- Sanitation and Cleaning
- Supply Estimates
- Safe Food Handling
- Vendor Relationships
- Quality Control
- Quality Control and Oversight
- Restaurant Operations
- Kitchen Staff Management
- Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
- Quality Assessment
- Special Events and Catering
- Coordinating Kitchen Staff
- Menu Planning
- Customer Service
- Decision Making
- Animal Observations
- Animal Quarters Maintenance
- Physical Condition Monitoring
- Feeding and Watering
- Treatment Documentation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Critical Thinking
- Information Collection and Recording
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Food Supplement Preparation
- Animal Training
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Care
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Housekeeping Duties
- Honest and Dependable
- Treatment Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Human and Animal Safety
- First Aid and Immunizations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Communication
Timeline
Head Chef
Pine Ridge Villas Of Shelby Senior Living
05.2018 - 09.2021
Chef
Regency Manor Assisted Living
10.2014 - 06.2019
Animal Caretaker
Humane Society of Macomb
02.2012 - 10.2014
Art
Utica High School
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