Charity Sloma
Email: ********@***********.***
Address:
City: Zeeland
State: MI
Zip: 49464
Country: USA
Phone: 616-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
I have 20 years of baking experience. I enjoy trying new recipes and making desserts is my favorite! I can work alone or fit in with the team.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from West Ottawa, Holland MI 1/2001 to 6/1985 (General/Art)
Job History / Details:
Highlights
ServSafe certified
Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Focused and disciplined
Hospitality and service industry background
Inventory management familiarity
Shipping and receiving
Strong organizational skills
Listening skills
Fast learner
Adaptive team player
Experience
August 2006 to Current
Spectrum Health ZCH Zeeland, MI
Nutrition Services Assistant, Cook/PIC
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
Provided nutritious, safe, visually appealing, innovative and properly prepared and flavored food.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces when beginning a new task to avoid cross-contamination.
Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
Used my baking background to make delicious and tempting desserts to sell in the cafeteria.
August 1997 to February 2006
D&W Food Center Zeeland, MI
Baker
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.
Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes.
Properly frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
Ordered and received bakery products and supplies.
Properly wrapped, boxed, and weighed bakery department products.
Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
Maintained highest standards of bakery product quality.
Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties.
Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.
Mixed dough, scaled breads and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed all baking duties.
Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping and proofing.
Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.
Actively participated in staff meetings and operated as an effective management team leader.
Identified opportunities to increase revenue, decrease kitchen expenses and maximize departmental productivity without compromising guest satisfaction.
August 1993 to August 1996
Russ' Commissary Holland, MI
Assistant Night Supervisor
Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
Managed kitchen staff by recruiting, selecting, hiring, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
Maintained updated knowledge of local competition and restaurant industry trends.
Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs.
Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.
Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.
Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Ensured all staff understood expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily kitchen work.
Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with the kitchen team.
Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes.
Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
February 1985 to February 1992
Family Fare Holland, Hudsonville, MI
Dishwasher, packager, donut fryer, baker
Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.
Positively engaged with customers, offering menu information, providing suggestions and showing genuine appreciation for their business.
Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes.
Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods.
Properly frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies.
Validated weights and pricing with a scale printer machine.
Properly wrapped, boxed, and weighed bakery department products.
Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers.
Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
Prepared bakery and specialty products such as bagels, breads and pastries.
Prepared all pastry items in accordance with standards of quality, quantity control, taste and presentation.
Maintained highest standards of bakery product quality.
Assisted customers in placing special orders for large-scale events such as weddings and birthday parties.
Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.
Education
1985 West Ottawa Holland, MI
High School Diploma General/Art