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Ruthie Presswood

Benton,TN

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Career advancement

Summary

Detail-oriented Food Preparation Specialist experienced in managing kitchen operations and adhering to safety standards. Achieved quality food preparation through effective communication and problem-solving skills while collaborating with team members. Focused on maintaining supply management and ensuring compliance with health code requirements.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Tennessee Wesleyan University (Aramark)
Athens, TN
02.2024 - Current

Cooked omelets for students and staff in mornings and pizzas for lunch, contributing to a positive dining experience.

Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen tools to promote food safety, preparing ahead for next day’s service.

  • Prepared campus meals for university dining services under Aramark standards.
  • Followed recipes and portion guidelines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.
  • Operated grills, ovens, steamers, and other kitchen equipment safely.

Dietary Aide

Tennova Medical Center
Cleveland, TN
03.2023 - 02.2024

Prepared and delivered food trays to patients, ensuring dietary needs were met.

  • Prepared patient meal trays following diet orders and Tennova Medical Center standards.
  • Delivered nourishment carts to patient rooms with courteous hospital service.
  • Collected meal requests and updated dietary records for nursing staff.

Cashier

Walmart
Athens, Tn
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Greeted customers and answered checkout questions with courtesy.
  • Followed Walmart front-end procedures for receipts and bagging.
  • Assisted cashiers and maintained organized checkout lanes.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Delivered a high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Partnered with team members to effectively assist customers during busy hours. with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.

Education

Miami Southridge Sr High
Miami , FL

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Recipe following
  • Meal plating
  • Food sanitation
  • Kitchen equipment operation
  • Pizza and stovetop cooking
  • Portion control
  • Tray assembly
  • Dietary compliance
  • Special diets
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service
  • Team communication
  • Problem solving
  • Work ethic
  • Cash handling
  • Attention to detail
  • Special diets
  • Cleaning and organization

Timeline

Cook

Tennessee Wesleyan University (Aramark)
02.2024 - Current

Dietary Aide

Tennova Medical Center
03.2023 - 02.2024

Cashier

Walmart
01.2019 - 02.2022

Miami Southridge Sr High
Ruthie Presswood