Shameka Hooker
New Bern,NC
Summary
Self-motivated United States Navy Chief Petty Officer (E7) with 20 years of expertise as Culinary Specialist serving meals to approximately 3000 service members. Knowledgeable about food storage, preparation and safety protocols. Focused on boosting morale by serving tasty and nutritious food.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy
Hanford, CA
02.2017 - 09.2022
- Provided guidance and mentorship to junior personnel.
- Conducted weekly meetings with department staff members.
- Supervised daily operations of the department.
- Reviewed and approved all operational reports.
- Assessed performance of subordinate personnel and provided feedback accordingly.
- Created and implemented policies that improved overall morale in the department.
- Maintained positive relationships with other departments within the organization.
- Tracked progress on projects within the department and reported back to senior leadership.
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
San Diego, CA
01.2014 - 02.2017
- Ensured subordinates were properly trained and qualified in their respective ratings.
- Provided guidance, mentorship, and counseling to junior personnel.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all subordinate personnel.
- Maintained a high level of discipline among the division.
- Managed daily operations within the division, ensuring tasks were completed on time and with quality results.
- Organized team-building activities to foster morale and cohesion within the unit.
- Reviewed requests from subordinate personnel regarding leave, transfers, awards.
- Created reports detailing accomplishments of the division as well as any areas needing improvement or further attention.
- Performed administrative duties such as maintaining records, preparing correspondence, and tracking supplies and equipment inventory levels.
- Audited financial documents associated with the division's budgeting process to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Attended meetings between senior leadership members to discuss strategies or policies related to the organization.
- Served as a liaison between higher command authorities and subordinate personnel by relaying messages or directives.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
Watch Supervisor
US Navy
San Diego, CA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Responsible for monitoring, supervising, and training watch personnel.
- Coordinated with other supervisors to ensure proper coverage of watches.
- Performed daily inspections of the watch station to ensure all equipment was in good working order.
- Ensured all watch personnel were properly trained on their assigned duties.
- Compiled reports from each shift detailing any incidents or events that occurred during the watch period.
- Assigned specific tasks and responsibilities to each member of the watch team.
Warehouse Manager
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Coordinated and monitored the receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods within the warehouse.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Utilized inventory management software to track stock levels and maintain accurate records.
- Developed strategies to optimize workflow processes in order to maximize productivity.
- Managed overall budgeting for warehouse operations including labor costs and equipment maintenance expenses.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Created reports on key metrics such as shipping accuracy rates, turnaround times, inventory levels.
- Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts and bar-code systems.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
- Prepared inventory for shipment by attaching tags and labels.
Chef
US Navy
Gulfport, MS
08.2002 - 01.2008
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Planned menus based on customer preferences, nutritional value and budget constraints.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Cook
Neuse Sport Shop
Kinston, NC
05.1999 - 08.2002
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Kept records related to costs, production quantities, menu changes.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Received and stored food and supplies.
- Performed basic administrative duties such as inventory management, ordering supplies.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kinston High School
Kinston, NC06-2001
Skills
- Recipe Creation
- Equipment Inspections
- Menu Development
- Managing Dining Facilities
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Preparation
- Budget Development
- Food Presentation
- Employee Scheduling
- Sanitizing and Cleaning
- Cost Control
- Food Service
- Preparing Food
- Budget Management
- Inspecting Deliveries
- Estimating and Ordering Stock
- Planning Nutritious Meals
Timeline
Department Leading Chief Petty Officer
US Navy
02.2017 - 09.2022
Division Leading Petty Officer
US Navy
01.2014 - 02.2017
Watch Supervisor
US Navy
01.2011 - 01.2014
Warehouse Manager
US Navy
01.2008 - 01.2011
Chef
US Navy
08.2002 - 01.2008
Cook
Neuse Sport Shop
05.1999 - 08.2002
High School Diploma -
Kinston High School
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