Dietary Cook
Sarah Grijalva
Burlington
STOCKTON,CA
13
Years of experience
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Dietary Cook
2 Years 11 Months- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to create balanced menus for diverse dietary needs.
- Trained and mentored junior cooks in food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient cooking processes, reducing food waste while maintaining quality standards.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and safety protocols.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Ensured timely meal service by coordinating cooking schedules and prioritizing tasks based on patient needs.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
Care Provider
13 Years 1 Month- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Sales Associate
8 Years 10 Months- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
- Opened and closed store independently.
- Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
- Trained new associates on cash register operations, conducting customer transactions and balancing drawer.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Connected with customers to support positive transaction experiences and address service concerns.
- Operated POS terminals and cash drawer balancing.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
Cook
5 Months- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Coordinated food preparation and timed completion to allow prompt serving of tasty, plentiful and nutritious food at correct temperature to valued customers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
High School Diploma
Skills
Money Handling
Work Assignments
Sales Training
Cash Handling Accuracy
Sanitization Protocols
Stocking and Replenishing
Health Code Compliance
Safe Work Practices
Customer Needs Assessments
Recipe Preparation
Dish Preparation
Food Prep Techniques
Timeline
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10.2017 - CurrentRead More
Care Provider
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07.2013 - CurrentRead More
Edison High School
High School Diploma
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San Joaquin Delta College
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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