Dedicated culinary professional with extensive experience in meal preparation and inventory management. Known for strong collaboration and problem-solving skills, effectively accommodating dietary needs while maintaining food safety compliance.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Primerose Memory Care
Anderson, Indiana
05.2019 - 04.2022
Prepared nutritious meals for residents following dietary guidelines and preferences.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Collaborated with staff to customize meal options for residents with special dietary needs and restrictions.
Assisted team in serving meals during dining hours to improve resident satisfaction.
Monitored food safety practices, ensuring adherence to health regulations and enhancing resident safety.
Tracked kitchen supply levels and coordinated orders to maintain adequate inventory for meal preparation.
Coordinated orders to expedite food from the kitchen according to cooking time and delivery time.
Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerators.
Accounting Clerk supervisor
DFAS IN
Indianapolis, Indiana
05.1992 - 04.2018
Processed invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
Utilized accounting software to track expenses and generate reports efficiently.
Maintained up-to-date accounts receivable records and coordinated monthly billing activities.
Assisted the Accounts Payable department by processing invoices and payments.
Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
Reviewed accounts payable ledgers for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
Resolved customer inquiries regarding bills and payments.
Reconciled expenses and financial records.
Performed daily general ledger entries to record financial transactions accurately.
Assisted with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
Communicated with senior accounting staff about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues.
Developed procedures to improve accuracy of financial data entry processes.
Tracked accounting information accurately, resulting in significant a significant reduction in financial discrepancies.
Managed accounts by overseeing financial transactions and ensuring accuracy in records. accurately through detailed revenue reporting.
Collaborated with team members to improve accounting processes and accuracy.
Generated financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
Conducted periodic reviews of internal controls to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Streamlined transactions using automation systems to process payments and invoices.
Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate an annual auditing process.
Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.