Latisha Joseph Blackburn
Elsipogtog First Nation,NB
Summary
High-energy culinary professional bringing exceptional leadership and planning abilities. Dedicated to improving team performance and meeting high standards for taste and presentation. Results-oriented and hardworking with excellent multitasking skills and focused mentality.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Supervisor
River of Fire Market
, NB
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of meals to guests.
- Established standards for portion sizes and plating presentation.
- Assisted with menu planning, budgeting and cost control processes in the kitchen.
- Ensured all kitchen staff adhered to food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with other supervisors on various projects related to restaurant operations.
- Enforced strict adherence to health codes and safety protocols in the workplace.
- Maintained a clean working environment by delegating tasks appropriately among staff members.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, supplies and equipment.
- Implemented strategies for improving efficiency in the kitchen while minimizing waste.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment to maintain efficient operations in the kitchen.
- Created daily, weekly and monthly work schedules for kitchen staff.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, recipes and food preparation methods.
- Reviewed invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy of orders placed.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Caretaker
Elsipogtog Band/Health Centre
Elsipogtog First Nation, NB
07.2016 - 04.2021
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding job assignments and progress updates throughout shifts.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
- Operated a variety of hand tools and power equipment safely and effectively.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as unclogging toilets and sinks.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility grounds by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and removing trash.
- Organized storage areas in order to maximize space efficiency.
- Provided assistance to disabled persons in accordance with their individual needs.
- Cleaned windows, walls, ceilings, carpets, floors, bathrooms, kitchens. using appropriate cleaning supplies.
- Assisted with moving furniture or other items as requested by staff members or visitors.
- Provided basic care to resident animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Responded to emergency situations promptly to prevent or minimize damage.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Cleaned interior and exterior of windows.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Join client during work hours.
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Grocery shopping
- Helping understand Personal Hygiene
Education
High School Diploma -
Bonar Law Memorial High School
Rexton, NB06-2019
Skills
- Food safety
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Task delegation
- Work scheduling
- Inventory ordering
- Scheduling staff
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Opening and closing procedures
- Sanitizing
- Allergy awareness
- Food preparation
- Order accuracy
- Waste reduction
- Housekeeping skills
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Weekly menu preparation
- Policy enforcement
- Kitchen organization
- Cash handling
- Self motivation
- Communication skills
- Active listening
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kitchen Supervisor
River of Fire Market
10.2023 - Current
Caretaker
Elsipogtog Band/Health Centre
07.2016 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Bonar Law Memorial High School