Dynamic food service professional with excellent teamwork and skill in learning new tasks quickly. Highly knowledgeable in ingredient preparation, including slicing and cutting techniques. Comes equipped with nine years of related experience.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Counselor
Adelphoi Village
Altoona
06.2023 - Current
Provided individual and group counseling sessions for diverse client needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
Conducted workshops on coping skills and mental health awareness for clients.
Maintained accurate client records in compliance with confidentiality standards.
Implemented therapeutic interventions to support client progress and well-being.
Educated clients about resources and support services available in the community.
Assisted clients in developing life skills for improved daily functioning.
Participated in case reviews with other staff members to evaluate client progress and determine necessary interventions.
Organized group therapy sessions with multiple clients to discuss common issues and concerns.
Facilitated workshops for community organizations on topics related to mental health awareness.
Employed psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive-behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
Cook
Altoona Center for Nursing Care
Altoona
04/03/14 - 06.2023
Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
Sorted, labeled, and put away all items from truck deliveries.
Prepared food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets such as honey and puree consistences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Altoona Area High School
Altoona
06.2014
Skills
Cutting and Slicing Techniques
Dish Preparation
Proper Food Storage
Delegating Work
Portion Control
Bulk Food Preparation
Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
Verbal and Written Communication
ServSafe Certified
Multitasking and Organization
Time Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Team Leadership
Customer Service
Counseling
Youth Service Work
Deescalating Situations With Clients and Coworkers