Ryan Houlihan
Farmingville,NY
Summary
* Hardworking coordinating high-volume orders with accuracy and precision. Educated in preparing specialty foods and safely operating baking and cooking equipment.
* Dedicated Cook experienced in Multiple environments. Focused and collaborative team player skillful in communicating and translating customer requests. Offering deep understanding of food safety, OSHA and health code requirements.
* Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work 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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Brookhaven Nursing Home
Patchogue, NY
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Prepared multiple orders at once for speedy service.
- Developed menus with chefs, taking into account seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Improved employee performance by providing constructive suggestions and encouragement.
- Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
- Adjusted seasonings to ensure flavors were balanced throughout each dish.
- Cooked menu items based on customer orders.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to prevent foodborne illnesses.
- Ensured proper food safety standards were met at all times.
- Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.
- Managed a team of kitchen staff including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
Dietary Aide
Brookhaven Nursing Home
Patchogue, NY
05.2009 - 01.2024
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Monitored expiration dates on products and disposed of any spoiled or expired foods.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
Respite Aide
A1 Health Care Services
Patchogue, NY
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Promoted independence among patients by encouraging them to take part in self-care tasks when possible.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Dietary Aide
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
Smithtown, NY
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
Line Leader
McDonald's
Patchogue, NY
10.2007 - 05.2009
- Developed strategies for improving operational efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new hires on the use of machinery and standard operating procedures for the line.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Implemented changes as directed by management to improve overall productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Patchogue-Medford High School
Medford, NY06-2009
Skills
- Food Processing
- Kitchen Organization
- Menu Development
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Presentation
- Food Safety Knowledge
- Food Preparation
- Safe Food Handling
- Staff Coordination
- Inventory Control
- Menu Planning
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Customer service
- Coordinating Staff
- Skilled in Conflict Resolution
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respite Aide
A1 Health Care Services
01.2023 - 12.2023
Dietary Aide
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Line Cook
Brookhaven Nursing Home
01.2021 - 02.2024
Dietary Aide
Brookhaven Nursing Home
05.2009 - 01.2024
Line Leader
McDonald's
10.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Patchogue-Medford High School
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