Takia Adger
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience in kitchen management and meal preparation, notably at LESC, INC. Excelled in developing nutritional programs and ensuring compliance with health standards, enhancing customer satisfaction. Skilled in MS Word and Excel, demonstrating strong teamwork and independent work capabilities. Achieved significant improvements in kitchen efficiency and food safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Coordinator
LESC, INC.
01.2024 - Current
- Adhere to Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance
- Develops menu types, structures, contents and cycles.
- Develops food specifications for purchase that adheres to dietary prescriptions, FDA (Food and Drug Administration) quality standards and budgetary guidelines.
- Prepares and monitors food and hygiene inventories.
- Assures that safety and sanitation standards are met in the kitchen and basement. Represents LESC to auditors from OASAS and CARF during audits of the kitchen and basement.
- Liaisons with medical and clinical staff and develops educational programs for residents that include instructions on good nutrition, and meal preparations.
- Maintains all appliances in working order and arranges for service for items in need of repairs.
- Attends food show, seminars, and conferences and stays abreast of industry standards, products and safety regulations.
- Supervises and trains clients in food preparation, sanitation and the rudiments of cooking.
- Participates in the Health and Safety Committee.
- Interfaces with private/public sanitation representative for timely removal of garbage from the facility.
- Fills in for other staff on leave.
- Performs other duties as requested or assigned.
- Adhere to Department of Health and OSHA regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance
- Ensure that quality and quantity of food meet standards for meal patterns established by designated regulatory agencies
- Receive and inspect incoming food products for quality, quantity, and ensure prompt and proper storage
- Prepare meals accurately according to the menu and recipes
- Recommend menu changes to improve quality of food
- Supervise and coordinate activities of clients engaged in food preparation, meal service, and cleanup
- Ensure safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods
- Maintain and report meal service data
- Maintain monthly inventory
- Submit food orders to vendors in a timely manner
- Ensure security of refrigerators, freezers, food storage areas
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens
- Supervise and participate in the training of clients
- Conduct inspections of kitchen facilities to ensure cleanliness and proper food storage
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Lead Cook/Kiosk Supervisor
Great Performance
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisting in preparing meal ingredients, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing fruits and vegetables as well as marinating meats
- Supervising the work of line/prep cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Ensuring that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment
- Ensuring that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift
- Adhering to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination
- Assist in the ordering and quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets JBF standards
Food Service Work
Aramark, Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
- Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
- Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
- Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
- Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and coordinating and assisting in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
- Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
- Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare the menu for the day
- Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
- Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
- Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure
Food Service Coordinator Manager
Bowery Residents Committee, Inc.
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervising kitchen staff, interns, volunteers and dining hall
- Attend meetings and collaborate with other operations staff and vendors as needed
- Cook, prepare and serve 80-103 men with nutritionist meals by NYC standards and provide nutritionist classes to clients for their dietary and health needs
- Manages the inventory and orders food and beverages, equipment, and supplies
- Maintain and schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries
- Oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and overall presentation of food
- Assist with agency special events
- Review and maintain the food budget
- Create a daily menu and utensils left over
- Provide instruction to participants in training to prepare them for the Food Protection Certificate
- Ensure compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and kitchen maintenance
- Organize refrigerators, dry storage and pantries
Cook/Food Service Worker
Soloh Partners, LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Perform the duties of a food service worker such as assisting with the prep of foods
- Bag and label food for overnight deliveries to all hospitals within Health & Hospitals
- Clean all stations and assist in loading delivery trucks
Catering Cook/Waiter
At Your Service, LLC.
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Cook for catered events and assignments, primarily at the Kings County Hospital Chill Center, Convention Center, Intrepid Museum, Lincoln Center and other venues
- Scheduled banquet service personnel
- Assign specific codes, tasks and service
- Ensure that safety and sanitation codes are followed
- Train staff to recognize guest behavior for service quality
- Carry plates of food on trays and serve guests
- Arranging table placement and setting up of buffet and bar
- Setup and breakdown events
- Keep glasses filled and plate removal
- Perform cleaning tasks and breakdown of service
Lead Cook - Breakfast & Dinner
Bedford Center for Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Cook and prep Kosher foods including Meat, fish, starches, vegetables, daily soups and desserts
- Prep and cook foods for 280 residents
- Foods such as puree, chop, rehabilitation, special diets and for surgery
- Also cook foods for the employee's menu of 170
- Attend daily meetings with dietitians for special patients
Cook - Brunch
Eugene & Company, LLC.
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Cook and prepare various foods for brunch and dinner such as, grill and sauté vegetables, meats, veggie burgers, salads and dressings, breakfast foods, bake desserts such as biscuits, bread puddings, cooks etc
Cook-Seasonal
Forest Staffing, Inc
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Cook and prepare for different events such as Gracie Mansion Lawn Parties, Jacob Javits Center, Sonner & Castle Catering and New York Sports Club
- Perform the duties as a cook and prep cook for catering events
Line Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Macy's Inc. @ Bloomingdale's Inc
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared fresh foods (made to order) on a flat and fire grills for 20,000 employees and customers
- Prepare and Cook foods such as proteins (burgers, chicken and seafood), fresh vegetables, salads, paste, chili, cheese sauce, soups, and desserts
- Appetizers such as wings, crab cakes, hot dips, fried pickles, chips, fries and baked macaroni
- Condiments such as pesto, salad dressings, hummus, guacamole etc
- Create menus, specials, displays and execution projects and tastings
- Great knowledge of various kitchen equipment such as: Grills, blends, mixers, fryers, table top burners, stoves and steam tables, panini makers, thermostats etc
- Regulate the food cost and food waste daily
Line Cook Manager
Dorcas Kitchen, Inc.
04.2005 - 07.2011
- Cook, Prep and manage food for lunch and dinner service such as: cooking, cutting vegetables, cleaning and cutting meat
- Following recipes Expedite foods and maintain orders
Education
Hospitality Management Certification -
Culinary Tech Center
New York, NY12.2019
Culinary Arts Certification -
Star Career Academy
New York, NY08.2013
GED -
High School of Humanities
New York, NY01.2001
Skills
- Customer service
- Office skills
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Teamwork
- Independent work
Gaps
- Injury recovery, 06/01/16, 02/28/17
- College classes, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Created a healthier food service program through health classes for residents.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved the balance of nutrition to residents which led to lower blood pressure, A1C levels, better sleep so resident can interact more in classes, school and work shops.
Certification
- Culinary Arts Certification
- Hospitality Management Certification.
- TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) Alcohol Certification – Health Communications, Inc.
- Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
Food Service Coordinator
LESC, INC.
01.2024 - Current
Lead Cook/Kiosk Supervisor
Great Performance
03.2023 - 12.2024
Food Service Work
Aramark, Inc.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Food Service Coordinator Manager
Bowery Residents Committee, Inc.
12.2021 - 04.2022
Cook/Food Service Worker
Soloh Partners, LLC
08.2021 - 12.2021
Catering Cook/Waiter
At Your Service, LLC.
09.2019 - 12.2020
Lead Cook - Breakfast & Dinner
Bedford Center for Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 08.2019
Cook - Brunch
Eugene & Company, LLC.
04.2018 - 11.2018
Cook-Seasonal
Forest Staffing, Inc
04.2017 - 01.2018
Line Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Macy's Inc. @ Bloomingdale's Inc
01.2015 - 05.2016
Line Cook Manager
Dorcas Kitchen, Inc.
04.2005 - 07.2011
Culinary Arts Certification -
Star Career Academy
GED -
High School of Humanities
Hospitality Management Certification -
Culinary Tech Center
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