Hospital Food Customer Service

Linda Shennaike

Bronx, NY *****

347-***-**** 丨 ****************@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications:

● Extensive background working in the medical field, working with instruments, patients, and in hospital food service

● Additional skills in preparing food in professional kitchens following all health and sanitation standards

● Specialized training in sterilization of medical instruments and working spaces

● Experience as cook and kitchen assistant, preparing foods in large quantities

● Able to work as a team player - excellent interpersonal skills

● Background in tracking, recording, and ordering kitchen supplies and inventory

● New York City Food Protection Certification

Experience:

Bronx Lebanon Hospital Bronx, NY

Dietary Worker 07/2019-09/2019

● Prepared a variety of foods including, meat, seafood, poultry, vegetables and cold food

● Set up stations and collected all necessary ingredients and supplies for daily menus

● Maintained organized and sanitized work areas at all times to ensure patient safety and health

● Identified special dietary needs depending on allergies and medical conditions

● Ensured correct food temperature before serving

● Performed stock rotation duties and disposed of any identified spoiled or expired items

● Maintained outstanding working relationships with staff, guests on the floors, and supervisors Davidson Senior Center Bronx, NY

Kitchen Associate 01/2019-07/2019

● Washed, peeled, cut, chopped, meats, fruits, and vegetables for breakfast and lunch for up to 100 patrons

● Consistently used safe and hygienic food handling practices

● Kept records of food deliveries, food used, and food cost utilizing Microsoft Excel

● Interacted with the program participants beyond mealtimes to help staff with engagement

● Placed food trays on warmers and distributed plates to waiting patrons

● Packaged take away or leftover food in properly sealed packs

● Cleaned kitchen and counters by following the health and sanitation policies and meeting inspection guidelines United Staffing New York, NY

Medical Instrument Preparer/Medical Inventory/Patient Transfer (Temp) 05/2018-01/2019

● Performed various temporary medical roles in hospitals across the city with NYU Langone Health System

● Sterilized IV apparatus, conducted inventory, stocked patient rooms with medical supplies, and transferred patients to assigned locations

U.S. Open Tennis Tournament Queens,NY

Prep Cook (Seasonal) 04/2018-05/2018

● Took food orders from patrons, and accurately assembled orders as placed

● Prepared sandwiches per customer orders

● Replenished paper stocks as needed as well as plates, napkins, utensils, and condiments

● Cleaned and sanitized concession area at the end of each match

● Maintained kitchen including trash disposal and washing dishes Lincoln Hospital Bronx, NY

Medical Instrument Sterilization (Internship) 07/2016-08/2016

● Cleaned instruments to prepare them for sterilization and recorded sterilizer test results

● Organized and assembled routine or specialty surgical instrument trays or other sterilized supplies, filling special requests as needed

● Examined equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair; reported defective equipment to appropriate supervisors or staff

● Stocked crash carts with medical supplies

● Started equipment and observed gauges and equipment operation to detect malfunctions and to ensure equipment was operating to prescribed standards

● Checked sterile supplies to ensure they were not outdated Education:

The HOPE Program Brooklyn, NY

Career Enhancement Training (Remote) 10/2020-Present

● Courses in: Customer service skills and principles, conflict resolution, problem solving, written and interpersonal communications, public speaking, time management, team work principles, and project-based learning

● Computer literacy: Google Workplace, Cloud, Google Docs, email, and Internet, remote learning

● Training in OSHA 10 General Industry certification Laguardia Community College Queens,NY

Certified Central Service Technician - Medical Instruments 06/2016 New York State Department of Education Albany, NY

High School General Equivalency Diploma Earned

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