Ruth Small
Red Cloud
Summary
Talented Dietary Aide/Cook skilled in nutrition and food preparation. Accustomed to caring for large numbers of patients in nursing home and school settings. Skilled in daily food prep, stocking and cleaning. Resourceful with extensive knowledge of food service practices and proven cooking skills. Compassionate and detail-oriented worker with dedication to safety and productivity. Extensive knowledge of care for the elderly and I was an CNA for over 17 years. Ive Learned brings attention to detail and time management abilities to successfully multitask in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide/ Cook
The Pines Of Blue Hill
09.2023 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized meal plans based on patient needs, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Always Available to help out and fill in on any shift I have worked on all shifts
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Upheld high standards of presentation for all meals served, contributing to an elevated dining experience for patients.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by tailoring meal plans according to dietary needs and preferences.
Prep Cook
Gothenburg Public Schools/ Lunchtime Sloutions
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensil
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
- I was responsible for the Fruit and Veggie bar. Refilling between students. I made fruit and vegetable salads.
Deli Cook
Fresh Seasons Market
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Fostered a positive work environment through teamwork, open communication, and constructive feedback among staff members.
- Ensured excellent presentation of products with attention to detail in plating and garnishing each dish according to established guidelines. Deli Trays
- Collaborated with team members to provide exceptional customer service and high-quality products, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Performed daily food preparation tasks by chopping, slicing and dicing various food and ingredients.
Dietary Cook
Hilltop Estates
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Upheld high standards of presentation for all meals served, contributing to an elevated dining experience for patients.
- Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Monthly training on Health Care Academy Food Safety Training
- Improved patient satisfaction by tailoring meal plans according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by implementing standardized recipes and portion control guidelines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin Public Schools
Franklin, NE05.1987
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Food Production
- Dining area maintenance
- Kitchen equipment mastery
- Problem Resolution
- Honest and Dependable
- Special Diet Experience
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cleaning procedures
- Supply Restocking
- Table Cleaning and Arranging
Timeline
Dietary Aide/ Cook
The Pines Of Blue Hill
09.2023 - Current
Deli Cook
Fresh Seasons Market
05.2022 - 02.2023
Prep Cook
Gothenburg Public Schools/ Lunchtime Sloutions
02.2022 - 09.2023
Dietary Cook
Hilltop Estates
11.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Franklin Public Schools
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