Rheba Montgomery
Cook. Asst Mgr
Muncie,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with extensive experience at Kindred Healthcare, excelling in food preparation and customer service. Proven ability to reduce food waste through effective portion control and enhance team productivity by training staff. Skilled in grilling and food handling, committed to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2015
2015
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Kindred Healthcare
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- 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 food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
Aide. Asst Mgr
Kendrid Healthcare
12.1995 - 01.2015
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices and new techniques relevant to the aide assistant role.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing patient care needs or facility requirements, ensuring a seamless transition for patients and staff.
- Assisted with wound care management under the guidance of a registered nurse or physician, promoting faster healing times.
- Promoted patient comfort by repositioning bedridden individuals and adjusting bedding as needed.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient transfers, resulting in a safer environment for both patients and staff.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict hand hygiene protocols and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Expedited meal service by assisting with feeding patients unable to do so independently, ensuring proper nutrition intake for optimal health.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Education
High School Diploma - Electives
Ball State
Muncie IndSkills
Cooking
Additional Information
Currently working on serv safe certification
Timeline
Aide. Asst Mgr
Kendrid Healthcare
12.1995 - 01.2015
Cook
Kindred Healthcare
High School Diploma - Electives
Ball State