Suzie Ann Adams
West Palm Beach
Summary
Professional hospitality coordinator with experience in managing dining room operations and enhancing guest experiences. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering consistent results. Adept in multitasking, adapting to changing needs, and maintaining high standards in service. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills contribute to positive dining environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Room Coordinator/Director
Brookdale Senior Living
06.2022 - Current
- Cooked and served meals to residents in the dining hall, ensuring prompt and courteous service.
- Ensures the highest nutrition and food quality for the health and pleasure of the residents.
- Coordinate and plan with Activities Director, Marketing Director and other administrative staff to optimize the life and pleasure of the residents.
- Verified that all prepared food met quality and quantity standards, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
- Recruit and hire staff, such as cooks and other kitchen workers.
- Order or requisition food and other supplies needed to ensure efficient operation.
- Related occupations, coordinate planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations within establishment.
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
- Prepared nutritious and appetizing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Managed parties and special events, coordinating with other staff to ensure seamless execution and guest satisfaction.
- Oversaw all food orders, maintaining appropriate inventory levels and minimizing waste.
- Scheduled shifts and managed time for kitchen staff, optimizing productivity and ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Trained and mentored staff on dining protocols and customer service standards.
- Coordinated dining room operations to ensure optimal resident satisfaction and service delivery.
Primary-Patient Cook
Jupiter Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022
- Maintained excellent sanitation, health, and safety standards in all work areas, ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols.
- Verified that all prepared foods met stringent requirements for quality and quantity, upholding standards of excellence.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment, including grills, deep-fryers, and griddles, with precision and efficiency.
- Coordinated food preparation according to order slips and verbal instructions, ensuring timely and accurate service for patrons.
- Prepared and cooked food to accommodate patients' specific dietary needs, adhering to dietary guidelines and restrictions.
- Cross-trained in various kitchen areas, including grilling and prep-cook, to enhance versatility and support operational flexibility.
Head Cook
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2020
- Cooked and prepared a variety of cuisines for patients, employees, and medical executives, ensuring high-quality and appetizing meals.
- Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
- Assisted the Head Chef in preparing cuisines for special occasions and events hosted by the hospital, contributing to memorable dining experiences.
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Maintained exceptional sanitary, health, and safety standards in all work areas, adhering to regulations and protocols to promote a clean and hygienic environment.
- Plan menus that are varied, nutritionally balanced, and appetizing, taking advantage of foods in season and local availability.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Lincoln Culinary Institute
West Palm Beach, FL12.2006
Skills
- Good Customer and Personal Service
- Exceptional Time Management
- Adaptable to pressure
- Strong work-ethic
- Agile to work environment
- Effective Listening and Organizational skills
- Strong Leader
- An effective Team player
- Table setting
- Guest relations
- Menu planning
Certification
- Associate of Science: Culinary Nutrition
- National Registry of Food Safety Professionals: A Certified Food Safety Manager
- Servsafe certificate.
Timeline
Dining Room Coordinator/Director
Brookdale Senior Living
06.2022 - Current
Primary-Patient Cook
Jupiter Hospital
10.2020 - 11.2022
Head Cook
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2009 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Culinary Nutrition
Lincoln Culinary Institute