Dedicated dietary aide and cook with expertise in food safety, meal preparation, and customer service. Proven ability to enhance resident dining experiences while maintaining high standards in kitchen operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide and Cook
Burlington Convalescent Home
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 02.2026
Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
Delivered meals to residents, ensuring timely service and proper presentation.
Interacted with residents to enhance dining experience, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, ensuring safe and hygienic safe and hygienic environment for meal preparation and service.
Supported food safety protocols, including proper food handling and storage practices.
Managed inventory of food supplies, reporting shortages to kitchen supervisor.
Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
Ensured compliance with health regulations during food handling and storage.
Trained new staff on proper cooking techniques and kitchen protocols.
Concession Stand Lead
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach
06.2007 - 07.2015
Supervised daily operations of concession stand at major event venue.
Supervised staff members during shifts to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Trained new employees on concession stand operations and policies to ensure smooth onboarding and compliance.
Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability for events.
Resolved customer complaints to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty.
Enforced health regulations to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Allocated responsibilities to team members based on their expertise.
Surgical Technologist
Rx relief
Irvine
09.2012 - 06.2014
Monitored sterile field to prevent contamination during surgical procedures.
Prepared and maintained sterile field for surgical procedures.
Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies throughout operation.
Prepared and maintained sterile instruments and supplies to support surgical procedures.
Collaborated with surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, and scrub techs to ensure seamless operations in the OR.