Trisha Summers
Portland,OR
Summary
Proven leader in dining services with a track record of enhancing service quality and reducing waste at Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care. Expert in meal planning, sanitation standards, and financial oversight, boosting table turnover rates significantly. Skilled in training teams to excel in food safety compliance and multitasking, ensuring top-notch dining experiences.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dinning Services Director
Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of financial transactions pertaining to sales, expenditures, and budgetary planning for accurate reporting and forecasting purposes.
- Kept inventory levels in line with expected demands.
- Improved table turnover rates by monitoring wait times closely and implementing strategies for prompt service delivery.
- Managed risk effectively by identifying potential issues in advance and implementing proactive measures to address them.
Cook
Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Adapted quickly to menu changes and customer requests, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
Lead Cook
The Springs At Clackamas Woods
06.2011 - 08.2018
Education
Clackamas High School
Clackamas, ORSkills
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Sanitation Standards
- Food presentation
- Food Safety Compliance
- Meal Planning
- Employee Scheduling
- Training Oversight
- Menu development
- Waste Reduction
- Nutrition knowledge
- Supply Ordering
- Department management
- Dietary Restrictions
- Financial Oversight
- Service Quality Standards
- Special diets
- Reliable and Responsible
- Multitasking
Timeline
Dinning Services Director
Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care
08.2019 - Current
Cook
Sunnyside Meadows Memory Care
08.2019 - 11.2023
Lead Cook
The Springs At Clackamas Woods
06.2011 - 08.2018
Clackamas High School
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