Shira Morgan
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Successful at maintaining smooth and high-quality operations in cafeterias. Experience coordinating supplies, preparing food, maintaining safety, and handling money. Familiar with updating records, adhering to health code regulations and training team members to maximize productivity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide/Dietary Cook
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
Topeka, KS
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Ensured that all food was prepared according to established health standards.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
- Set up trays for patients upon request.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Kept records of meal service for accurate billing.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Tracked activities in daily logs and weekly update reports.
- Checked quality of ingredients prior to use in recipes.
Cook
Panera
Topeka, Ks
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Grilled and deep fried various foods from meats to potatoes.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
Home Health Aide
Loving Hearts Personal Home Care
Topeka, Ks
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Cashier
Ace Hardware
Topeka, KS
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tonganoxie High School
Tonganoxie, KS05-2022
Skills
- Food handling safety
- Cooking
- Dining room service
- Dining room setup
- Heavy lifting
- Time management
- Hygiene standards
- Customer service
- Healthcare
- Flexible schedule
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Allergen awareness
Timeline
Dietary Aide/Dietary Cook
Topeka Presbyterian Manor
03.2024 - 11.2024
Cook
Panera
05.2022 - 04.2024
Home Health Aide
Loving Hearts Personal Home Care
09.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier
Ace Hardware
05.2021 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Tonganoxie High School
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