Yusef Williams
Newark
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented food service professional with over four years of experience in high-volume kitchens, dietary care, and customer service. Passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality while ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and food quality standards. Strong foundation in kitchen operations, food preparation, sanitation, and quality control. Seeking to leverage experience and grow within a dynamic and professional food service environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cook
University Hospital
Newark
08.2023 - Current
- Prepare and cook meals following strict dietary guidelines and hospital regulations.
- Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment in accordance with local health department codes.
- Monitor and document food temperatures for compliance and safety.
Dietary Aide / Cook
Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Perth Amboy
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Prepared nutritious meals for patients with various dietary restrictions.
- Assisted in food distribution and ensured food quality standards were consistently met.
- Supported kitchen inventory and restocked as needed.
Front Desk Receptionist
Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Perth Amboy
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided frontline customer service to patients and visitors.
- Managed phone systems, appointments, and guest check-ins.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in a healthcare setting.
Dietary Cook / Stock
Sinai Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing
Newark
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Oversaw meal preparation and plating according to dietary needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in food storage and prep areas.
- Handled inventory, restocking, and quality checks.
Education
Junior High School Education -
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark, NJ06.2014
Skills
- Food Preparation & Cooking
- Meal Planning & Special Diets
- Kitchen Management & Inventory
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Customer Service
- Quality Control in Food
- Time Management
- Cleaning & Organization
- Security
- Microsoft Excel & Word for documentation
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Quality Control in Food (QC Food Control)
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
Timeline
Cook
University Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Dietary Aide / Cook
Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
08.2022 - 07.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Alameda Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
06.2021 - 02.2022
Dietary Cook / Stock
Sinai Post-Acute Rehabilitation and Nursing
08.2020 - 11.2021
Junior High School Education -
Malcolm X Shabazz High School