Sheila Smalls
Brandywine,MD
Summary
Detail-oriented Cook experienced in food preparation and customer service. Enhanced kitchen efficiency and reduced food waste through effective organization and multitasking while delivering high-quality dishes. Maintained strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to ensure consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Companion Caregiver (Private)
Lorraine Valente
Lodi, NJ
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Provided compassionate companionship and emotional support to client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring client comfort and safety at all times.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance and grooming.
Cook
Ladies of the Angels
Englewood, NJ
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean, organized work areas to ensure safety and quality in food preparation.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Organized and prioritized kitchen duties to enhance efficiency in food preparation and service.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods, ensuring high accuracy to support customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Prep Cook and Cook
Family of Caring
Tenafly, NJ
07.2023 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Prepared fruits and vegetables in advance to streamline food preparation process.
- Kept kitchen workspace clean and hygienic through regular sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace during busy shifts.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Executed head chef's orders to ensure timely and efficient meal preparation.
Cook
CareOne at The Cupola
Paramus, NJ
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints, ensuring timely service during peak hours to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Monitored food quality and rotated stock to ensure freshness and compliance with safety standards.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with a fork to verify sufficient cooking.
Cook
Inglemoor Nursing Home
Englewood, NJ
02.2006 - 05.2021
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to ensure safety and quality in food preparation.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Consistently delivered high-quality, visually appealing dishes, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
- Managed time effectively to ensure timely meal preparation, even during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dwight Morrow High School
Englewood, NJ06-1980
ServSafe - Cooking
American National Standards Institute
Chicago, IL02-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Nutritional Meal Planning
- Daily Living Support
- Personal care assistance
- Housekeeping
- Client companionship
- Patient care and companionship
Timeline
Companion Caregiver (Private)
Lorraine Valente
11.2024 - 08.2025
Cook
Ladies of the Angels
09.2023 - 08.2025
Prep Cook and Cook
Family of Caring
07.2023 - 08.2025
Cook
CareOne at The Cupola
07.2021 - 06.2023
Cook
Inglemoor Nursing Home
02.2006 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Dwight Morrow High School
ServSafe - Cooking
American National Standards Institute