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Jessica
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Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Professional Summary

Expert in managing kitchen staff and preparing foods at reduced cost without compromising quality and taste.

Motivated Cook offering over 16 years experience in the food industry. With Management experience as well. Focused on high standards for taste and quality, while maintaining profitable margins. Superior communication and leadership skills.

Skills
  • Food presentation talent

Highly Professional, self proclaimed culinary artist. Loving the career of Putting out highly savory and nutritional meals in orderly fashion, taking each meal personally. 

  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Effective planner
  • Experienced Institutional and batch cooking knowledge as well. I also have a " clean as you go" Policy That I take very seriously.
Education
, Expected in ā€“ ā€“ : - GPA : If graduated from higher educational institutions such as college, university or vocational school it's not necessary to include high school experience GPA: 3.5 GPA: 3.6/4.0 List any honors received upon graduation *Include name of degree earned
Trotwood-Madison High School Trotwood, OH Expected in 1984 ā€“ ā€“ High School Diploma : - GPA :
Greene County Career Center Xenia, OH Expected in 2007 ā€“ ā€“ : Microsoft programming - GPA :

Certification and completion of Microsoft Office

M.V.C.T.C. , Expected in 1999 ā€“ ā€“ : Certification of Data Entry - GPA :
  • Professional development completed in Data Entry and filing knowledge
Certifications
  • SafeServ certification: Food Handling
  • OSHA certification: Food Handling
  • OSHA certification: HACCP Certification
Interests
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Skills
concise, Focus, functional
Additional Information
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Work History
Trinity Health Corporation - Cook
Schenectady, NY, 11/2017 - 04/2018
  • Experiences match resume formats (reverse chronological, functional or combination) Each experience includes concise descriptions of responsibilities and achievements Each experience includes employer's name and location Each bullet is succinct and not exceeding three sentences in length Detail for each experience increases with recency and relevance of experience Employer, Location and Date information differentiated from bullet points by bolding or text size increase Experiences listed are relatable, applicable or transferable in some way to position being applied to.
  • Properly wrapped, boxed, and weighed bakery department products.
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Expertly prepared an assortment of chocolate bark, truffles and other hand dipped and molded chocolates.
  • Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals.
  • Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
  • Accurately and efficiently prepared healthy, delicious fish, meat and vegetable-based dishes.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
  • Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
  • Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed all baking duties.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
  • Successfully reduced the restaurantā€™s annual food and labor costs by [Number] % through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
  • Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
Medstar Research Institute - Home Health Aide
Oxon Hill, MD, 05/2016 - 08/2017
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
  • Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
Holiday Retirement - Waitress
Austin, TX, 03/2015 - 08/2016
  • Provided extensive information about menu items, took down special restrictions and always suggested upsell items like appetizers.
  • Observed tables to promptly respond to requests and refill beverages.
  • Swept, wrapped silverware and performed other tasks to help the dining room operate in an efficient manner.
  • Offered enthusiastic and personable service to all customers.
  • Completed finishing touches such as garnishes on dishes before final delivery.
  • Assisted with bussing and restaging tables.
  • Upheld standards of cleanliness, food handling and safety.
  • Attended to new tables promptly to answer first questions and take drink orders.
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about the restaurant's menu and products.
  • Provided friendly and attentive service.
  • Followed proper standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, refrigeration and sanitation.
  • Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients.
  • Offered product samples, answered questions and helped customers find items.
  • Maintained clean dining room, lobby and service areas at all times.
  • Established and maintained a positive work environment.
  • Assisted customers with carry-out service.
  • Served beverages, breads and butter and replenished items as necessary.
  • Operated and sanitized all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
Medstar Research Institute - Home Health Aide
Pikesville, MD, 07/2013 - 09/2015
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
  • Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Lehigh Hanson - Office Administrator
Torrance, PA, 10/2004 - 04/2010
  • Received and routed business correspondence to correct department or staff member.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Answered and quickly redirected up to [Number] calls per [Time period].
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep.
  • Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Sorted, received, and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel, including parcel packaging, preparation, and efficient shipping.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees, including copying, faxing and file management.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
Port Authority Of New York & New Jersey - Executive Secretary
Weehawken, NJ, 10/2001 - 04/2007
  • Carefully wrote down all phone messages and relayed them to the appropriate personnel.
  • Ordered all office supplies including ink cartridges, toner, and paper.
  • Assessed urgency and priorities before accepting or declining appointments and meetings with the CEO.
  • Coordinated board and committee meetings, including schedules and information preparation and distribution.
  • Made travel arrangements for management and executive staff.
  • Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
  • Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
  • Assisted with event planning, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Trotwood-Madison High School
  • Greene County Career Center
  • M.V.C.T.C.

Job Titles Held:

  • Cook
  • Home Health Aide
  • Waitress
  • Home Health Aide
  • Office Administrator
  • Executive Secretary

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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