TARANCE WILLIAMS

ad2jht@r.postjobfree.com 224-***-**** Evanston, IL 60202

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. Teardown experience

Culinary arts background

Food safety understanding

Opening and closing procedures

Weekly menu preparation

Natural foods specialist

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Conflict resolution

People skills

Communication

Organization

Culinary Supervisor Kindred Hospital Chicago North - Chicago, IL 08/2022 - Current Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.

Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.

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. Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards. Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations. Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions. Explained goals and expectations required of trainees. Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations. Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory. Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas. Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread. Dietary Aide Kindred Hospital Chicago North - Chicago, IL 01/2020 - 08/2022 Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs. Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience. Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units. Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets. Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment. Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders. Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies. Adhered to administrative departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, health and confidentiality. Summary

Skills

Experience

Conducted nutritional assessments of individuals and examined dietary histories to plan nutritional programs. Works along with the dietary manager to prepare meals Assists in clean up, kitchen maintenance and setting up and taking down the dining areas Other job duties include delivering food to patient's rooms preparing and serving snacks and Taking inventory of food and kitchen supplies.

RESIDENT ASSISTANT WATERFORD NURSING CARE - Chicago, IL 06/2015 - 01/2020 Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports. Served as positive role model for diverse group of individuals. Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care. Cared for incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep clean and dry. Made beds daily and performed light housekeeping duties in resident apartments and common areas. Assisted with support services and coordinated activities and resident programming. PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT DHS/DRS - Chicago, IL 03/2002 - 05/2019 Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living. Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs. Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client. Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans. Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments. Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets. Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule. Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries. Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Followed care plan and directions to administer medications. SENN HIGH SCHOOL Chicago, IL 06/1998

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Licensed Food Service Manager - 2022

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