Tara Blanchard
Houma,LA
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 10 years of restaurant, hospital, nursing home and management experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef/Lead Dietary Aide
Compass Behavioral Health Clinic
08.2021 - Current
- Preparing healthy nutritious meals for 2 facilities while evaluating dietary needs and allergies.
- Recorded sanitation levels, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer and food temperatures as per state requirements.
- Inventory of food and supplies
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
Site Supervisor
Weiser Security
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
- Armed security guard
- Making employees schedules
Chef
Enlivant
06.2018 - 08.2020
- cooking nutritious meals for residents and their families feeding up to 300 people per day while paying attention to their special dietary needs and allergies
- temporary kitchen manager
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
Painter/Construction Laborer
Faye Contracting
01.2011 - 07.2017
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
- Applied putty, wood filler, spackling, and caulks to prep uneven surfaces and fill in holes.
Personal Care Assistant
Lafourche Arc
01.1999 - 12.2003
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Medical Secretary
Cardiovascular Insititute of the South
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Managed front desk operations efficiently while greeting patients warmly and addressing their concerns professionally.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Maintained a clean and organized office environment to promote a positive atmosphere for both staff and patients.
- Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Medical transcription
Legal Secretary
Murov & Ward
02.1994 - 01.1996
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information to protect client privacy and uphold professional ethics.
- Facilitated communication between clients and attorneys, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries.
- Arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Organized files for court proceedings.
- Legal transcription
- Answered and directed calls using multi-line switchboard.
Sales Associate
Vida Paint
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Mixing paint
Sales Associate
Sears
01.1990 - 01.1993
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Education
Diploma - Accounting, Computer
South Louisiana Regional Technical Institute
Houma, LA1992
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
Houma, LA1990
Skills
- ServSafe certified until 06/22/29
- Food safety and sanitation
- Knife Skills
- Cooking techniques
- Food quality
- Kitchen Management
- Food presentation
- Meal Preparation
- Effective Communications
- Kitchen Operations
- Nursing home experience
- Hospital experience
- Supervisor
Certification
ServSafe Kitchen manager gold seal
Timeline
Chef/Lead Dietary Aide
Compass Behavioral Health Clinic
08.2021 - Current
Site Supervisor
Weiser Security
09.2020 - 08.2021
Chef
Enlivant
06.2018 - 08.2020
Painter/Construction Laborer
Faye Contracting
01.2011 - 07.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Lafourche Arc
01.1999 - 12.2003
Medical Secretary
Cardiovascular Insititute of the South
01.1996 - 01.1999
Legal Secretary
Murov & Ward
02.1994 - 01.1996
Sales Associate
Vida Paint
01.1993 - 12.1993
Sales Associate
Sears
01.1990 - 01.1993
Diploma - Accounting, Computer
South Louisiana Regional Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Terrebonne High School
ServSafe Kitchen manager gold seal
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