Ronald Alexander
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Resourceful healthcare management professional known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and patient care coordination. Excel at team leadership, problem-solving, and communication. Knowledgeable patient representative offers demonstrated skills in case management and service coordination. Expertly handles complaints, inquiries, and service questions to meet patients Skilled Cook with experience in diverse culinary settings, from casual to fine dining. Developed unique recipes and plate presentations, demonstrating creativity and understanding of flavor profiles. Strong multitasking skills, able to manage multiple orders simultaneously while maintaining high standards for food quality and presentation. Contributed to overall improvement in kitchen efficiency and reduction of waste at previous workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
St. Ignatius Nursing Home
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Serves meals by reviewing recipes, assembling, combining, and cooking ingredients, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.
- Executes cold food production in accordance with standards of plating guide specifications.
- Attends to the detail and presentation of each order.
- Places and expedites orders.
- Prepares ingredients by following recipes, slicing, cutting, chopping, mincing, stirring, whipping, and mixing ingredients, adding seasonings, verifying taste, and plating meals.
- Completes hot meal preparation by grilling, sautéing, roasting, frying, and broiling ingredients, and assembling and refrigerating cold ingredients.
- Adheres to proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures; maintains temperature and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) logs as required; and maintains appropriate dating, labeling, and rotation of all food items
- Stores leftovers according to established standards.
- Coordinates daily food supply inventory for cafeteria.
- Submits order to supervisor.
- Assists with receipt of deliveries.
- Contributes to daily, holiday, and theme menus in collaboration with supervisor.
- Ensures smooth operation of cafeteria services during the absence of a supervisor.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, food storage, and work areas.
- Completes cleaning according to daily and weekly schedules, and dishwashing/pot washing as needed.
- Assists with orienting new employees to their work area.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
Cook
Penn Presbyterian
Philadelphia, Pa
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsibilities: Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
- Prepare food for service (e.g
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
- Answer, report, and follow executive or sous chef's instructions.
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
- Stock inventory appropriately.
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality, and in a timely fashion.
- Comply with nutrition, sanitation regulations, and safety standards.
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
Line Cook
University of Penn Hospital
Philadelphia, Pa
09.2019 - 12.2021
- Setting up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Preparing food for service (e.g
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cooking menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Responsibilities: Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
- Prepare food for service (e.g
- Chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces)
- Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
- Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
- Clean up station and take care of leftover food
- Stock inventory appropriately
- Ensure that food comes out simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.
Education
High School -
Mathematics Civics And Science Charter School
Philadelphia, PAAgustes Escöffier - Online classes
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Lincoln Technical Institute
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Computers
- Hands-on experience
- Cash handling
- Cashing checks
- Money transfer
- Handling returns
- Business procedures
- Business policies
- Operating a lensometer
- Operating a refractory
- Operating an eye pressure test machine
- Employee retention strategies
- Goal attainment
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Health Information Systems
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Relations
- Organizational Skills
- Servsafe licensed
- CPR certificate
- Performance Improvement
- Emergency Readiness
- Training and mentoring
- Task Prioritization
Languages
English
Timeline
St. Ignatius Nursing Home
Philadelphia
09.2022 - 09.2023
Cook
Penn Presbyterian
12.2021 - 08.2022
Line Cook
University of Penn Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2021
High School -
Mathematics Civics And Science Charter School
Agustes Escöffier - Online classes
Some College (No Degree) - Mechanical Engineering
Lincoln Technical Institute
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