Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Jamie Woodruff

Westlake Village

Summary

Dedicated and skilled Cook with 3+ years of experience in senior living, fine-dining, camp, and post-acute care environments. Expertise in preparing high-volume, from-scratch meals, managing dietary modifications, and creating a positive dining experience. Recognized for teamwork, adaptability, and consistently delivering high-quality service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook

The Ridge - Oakmont Group
02.2023 - Current
  • Prepare and serve fresh, scratch-made meals for 120 residents, including 20 in memory care.
  • Execute two daily dinner specials while maintaining open kitchen service for menu orders.
  • Skilled in the use of diverse equipment: stoves, ovens, grills, fryers, griddles, and steamers.
  • Provide dietary modifications and therapeutic meals, ensuring nutritional needs are met.

Cook

Sherwood Oaks Post-Acute
03.2024 - 07.2024
  • Prepared diverse meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
  • Operated commercial kitchen equipment (ovens, stoves, steamers, fryers, grills) to deliver balanced meals.
  • Maintained compliance with state, local, and facility health regulations, ensuring food safety and sanitation.
  • Adapted to census changes and patient dietary updates in a fast-paced care setting.

Cook

Lemon Grove Care & Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prepared and served dinner meals for up to 150 residents, ensuring consistency, nutrition, and quality.
  • Followed physician-ordered dietary restrictions and texture modifications to meet individual resident needs.
  • Maintained strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health care regulations.

Camp Cook

W.O.L.F
10.2019 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with menu planning and grocery procurement, balancing budget, nutrition, and camper preferences.
  • Prepared and served meals for 90-300 people daily, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
  • Collaborated with camp staff to accommodate dietary restrictions and special meal needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
Moorpark, CA

Skills

  • From scratch cooking
  • Menu planning
  • High-volume meal preparation
  • Dietary modifications
  • Food presentation
  • Inventory management
  • Commercial kitchen equipment
  • Indoor kitchen operation
  • Outdoor kitchen operation

Certification

  • ServSafe

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Cook

Sherwood Oaks Post-Acute
03.2024 - 07.2024

Cook

Lemon Grove Care & Rehabilitation
09.2023 - 01.2024

Cook

The Ridge - Oakmont Group
02.2023 - Current

Camp Cook

W.O.L.F
10.2019 - 08.2023

Associate of Science - Psychology

Moorpark College
Jamie Woodruff