Motivated kitchen leader and cook offering dedicated experience in food preparation. High standards for taste and quality with expertise maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Line Cook
Paschals Restaurant and Bar, H.J. Russell & Company
08.2021 - Current
Prep and cook food
Lead Shift
Make employee schedules
Lead employees through proper training and placing them in assigned positions
Keep control over inventory and does nightly inventory for food production and waste count
Profit and Loss experience
Culinary Execution Specialist
Volusia County Branch Jail
04.2014 - 07.2021
Inspected deliveries for accuracy and safety.
Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering.
Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
Conducted inspections of food preparation and dining facilities to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
Resident Care Associate
Caring For Others
12.2007 - 10.2017
Assist and guide residence to designated areas and places needed to be
Medication administration, assist with meal suggestions and eating portions assist with toiletry and showering also answers calls and direct to appropriate extensions and distribute resident and staff mail daily also answering multi- phone lines.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Education
Serv Safe Food Safety Management Certification - Culinary Arts