Food Service Dietary Aide

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NICOLE MALONE

********@*****.*** 1-267-***-**** Philadelphia, PA 19139

Energetic Dietary Aide With 20+ Years of Hands-On Experience Preparing and Serving Food to Patients Within Healthcare Facilities. Well-Versed in Sanitation and Safety Guidelines Paired With In-Depth Knowledge of Cooking and Baking Appliance Operations. Successful Multitasker Possessing Positive Attitude and Great Sense of Humor. 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. OSHA Compliance

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Mercy-Life West Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

Dietary Aide

12/2010 - Current

Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences. Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies. Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines

Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.

Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.

Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors. Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents. Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service. Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets. Observed and monitored patient food intake and body weight and reported changes to dietician.

Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units. Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect. Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs. Magee Rehabilitation Hospital

Philadelphia, PA

Food Service Worker

04/2008 - 12/2010

Garnished dishes and beverages to serve visually appealing menu items. Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff. Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.

Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations. Performed variety of duties related to food service. Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.

Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.

Summary

Skills

Experience

Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes. Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements. Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness. Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread. Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.

Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.

Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions. Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.

Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.

Washed, peeled and seeded fruits and vegetables.

Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.

Filled and served various beverages for customers. Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.

Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.

Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.

Sodexo Services Philadelphia, PA

Food Server

10/2002 - 03/2008

Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options.

Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.

Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders. Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.

Brewed coffee and distributed to guests.

Set up tables and counters to prepare dining and serving areas. Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items. Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.

Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods. Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift. Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.

Presented menus and answered questions regarding items. Retrieved prepared orders from kitchen areas and promptly delivered to guests.

Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods. Collected dirty dishes and glasses from tables or counters, preparing areas for next diners.

Reset tables between guests, refilled condiments and wiped down surfaces. Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.

Vanguard Malvern, PA

Food Service Worker

05/2000 - 10/2002

Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.

Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations. Performed variety of duties related to food service. Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.

Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements. Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.

Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.

Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions. Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread. Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.

Filled and served various beverages for customers. Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.

Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.

Edward Bok Technical/Vocational Philadelphia, PA High School Diploma

06/1990

ServSafe Training - 2022

Education and Training

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