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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary

Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Dynamic food service professional driven toward continuous improvement and committed to going above and beyond to complete tasks and assist other team members. Well-versed in standard food prep techniques, as well as safe food-handling standards. Assistant Manager with experience providing leadership necessary for sales growth and increased profit margin. Cultivates open communication with employees and provides feedback to improve job performance. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.

Skills
  • Institutional and batch cooking
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Operations management
  • Menu marketing expertise
  • Order delivery practices
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • New hire training
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Issue resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Employee scheduling
  • Cost Control
  • Staff Supervision
Work History
Cook, 08/2018 to Current
CraftworksBroomfield, CO,
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Communicated closely with Customers to fully understand special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Met production requirements for all aspects of banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
Assistant Manager, 05/2014 to 08/2018
Raising Cane'sFairfield, OH,
  • Communicated with customers to answer questions or concerns.
  • Assisted Food Service Manager with planning and preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner for over 200 guests.
  • Coordinated employee work schedules to provide coverage for special events.
  • Displayed proper food handling and equipment technique when assisting in kitchen.
  • Practiced safe work habits and encouraged staff to do same.
  • Maintained logs for equipment maintenance as required.
  • Accurately monitored inventory levels in order to accurately order supplies.
  • Demonstrated conflict management skills while supervising employees.
  • Observed staff confirm safety and quality standards.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by counting, monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
  • Distributed food to wait staff quickly to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat.
  • Protected customers by washing and sanitizing dishes, glassware and silverware after each use.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
  • Promoted customer loyalty by efficiently handling food and service complaints.
  • Cleaned walls, fans and drains in bakery coolers, display cases and work area.
  • Processed payments and counted change to complete transactions.
  • Arranged food items on serving trays and placed in take-out packaging to produce orders for customers.
Plant Operator, 02/2009 to 09/2013
Enlink Midstream, LlcLenorah, TX,
  • Compared parts to stock lists and material parameters to check compliance and identify non-conforming parts.
  • Sampled and tested final products to check conformance with production tolerances.
  • Removed rough spots to enhance parts alignment and improve finishes.
  • Followed outlined specifications to implement effective assembly plans.
  • Kept work areas clean by removing trash and debris and organizing all tools in preparation for next shift.
  • Boxed, labeled and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Worked closely with others in team-oriented settings to maintain line productivity.
  • Analyzed project specifications and other instructions prior to job start to ascertain all tasks and determine completion dates.
  • Assisted quality assurance by visually inspecting items and removing defective parts.
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools for proper functionality.
  • Kept work area clean, neat and organized to prevent accidents, mishaps and misplaced tools.
Home Health Aide, 09/2001 to 07/2007
Sunrise Senior LivingPlymouth, MA,
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
  • Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Education
GED: , Expected in 12/2001
George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences - Springfield Gardens, NY
GPA:

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School Attended

  • George Washington Carver High School For The Sciences

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Assistant Manager
  • Plant Operator
  • Home Health Aide

Degrees

  • GED

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