De'Zhan McClellan
Marathon Cleaning
Corona
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Dietary Aide at Corona Senior Homes LLC, skilled in nutrition knowledge and customer service. Enhanced meal satisfaction through collaboration with nutritionists and maintained high hygiene standards, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks. Proven ability to train staff and optimize kitchen operations, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
Work History
Dietary Aide/Kitchen Utility Worker
5 Years 4 Months- Prepared and served nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Assisted with meal delivery, ensuring timely service and resident satisfaction.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, following health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to modify meal plans based on individual dietary needs.
- Trained new staff on food handling procedures and service protocols.
- Conducted regular quality checks on food items to ensure freshness and compliance.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance goals, address challenges, and share best practices for continued growth and improvement.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on best practices in nutrition support services and foodservice operations.
- Trained new staff on dietary guidelines and kitchen procedures, elevating team competency levels.
- Maintained strict hygiene standards in kitchen, significantly reducing cross-contamination risks.
- Engaged with patients to receive direct feedback on meals, using insights to improve meal plans.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management for efficient stock replenishment.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
- Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
Housekeeping Aide
7 Years 7 Months- Maintained cleanliness and organization of assigned areas, ensuring high standards of hygiene.
- Operated cleaning equipment including buffers and vacuums to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and report discrepancies promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, promoting a positive work environment.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety protocols, fostering team development.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, optimizing resource allocation and usage.
- Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Ordered and stocked supplies to avoid shortages and excess inventory.
- Assisted in training new hires on housekeeping standards and procedures, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Supported laundry operations by washing, drying, and folding linens as needed, contributing to smooth workflow and room readiness.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
- Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
- Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
- Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
- Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
- Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
- Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Completed special housekeeping actions such as turning mattresses on set schedule.
- Ran special errands, including retrieving dry cleaning and making requested purchases.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
Skills
Time management
Problem-solving
Cleaning and sanitizing
Customer service
Sanitation practices
Relationship building
Flexible schedule
Kitchen equipment operation
Nutrition knowledge
OSHA compliance
Scheduling and planning
Hygiene standards
Decision-making
Timeline
Dietary Aide/Kitchen Utility Worker
Corona Senior Homes LLC
04.2021 - CurrentRead More
Housekeeping Aide
Marathon Cleaning
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Riverside Community Collegee
Associate of Science from Psychology
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