Yolanda Witherspoon
Edgewood
Summary
To obtain a challenging position that will utilize my skills and experiences and which will also provide me with the opportunity for growth and advancement.
Culinary professional known for high standards and exceptional results in kitchen. Extensive experience in preparing and presenting diverse dishes. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal.
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Utilizes culinary skills to create flavorful and visually appealing dishes. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows.
Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation, and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Sterling Care Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items following standardized recipes to ensure consistency and quality.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Managed kitchen inventory, ensuring timely replenishment of food supplies.
- Developed and implemented menu plans that adhered to dietary restrictions and health standards.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, enhancing kitchen efficiency and meal delivery timelines.
- Collaborated with dietitians to adjust menus based on feedback and nutritional needs of residents.
- Implemented sanitation practices, ensuring compliance with health regulations in the kitchen environment.
- Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff by fostering open communication and addressing issues promptly.
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Crabtruck&seafoodstop
09.2017 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory control processes to minimize waste and optimize food cost efficiency.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on best practices and operational procedures.
- Developed standardized recipes and portion controls to maintain consistency in food quality.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, constructive feedback, and mutual respect among team members.
Kitchen Supervisor
ARAMARK
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised inmates in a correctional facility
- Plan oversees and review the preparation, cooking and serving of meals in a safe and sanitary environment.
- Responsible for helping them to prepare meals for officers
- Instructs prisoners in the preparation of food and use of food service equipment.
- Evaluates prisoners performance through review of completed work assignments
- Skills used assertiveness
Direct Support Counselor
The Arc of Northern Chesapeake Region
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for helping adult mentally ill population with living skills.
- Transported them to Dr. Appointments, outings, attended progress meetings.
- Assisted with cooking, preparing meals and cleaning
- Provided individualized support to clients with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and community integration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for diverse client needs.
- Facilitated engaging recreational activities, promoting social interaction and personal growth among clients.
Dietary Aide
Citizens Nursing Home
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Prepared and cooked food for the residents.
- Also assisted with management of other workers.
- Had a very good relationship with residents
- One of the best, fastest and reliable employees that worked in the kitchen.
- Communication and Leadership skills.
- Assisted in meal preparation and service, ensuring adherence to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining areas and kitchen facilities, promoting a safe and hygienic environment.
Shipping and Receiving
Sephora
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Assisted with receiving and shipping merchandise.
- Picked orders to make sure they were not damaged and in good condition to be shipped out to the main store.
Overnight Stocker/Cashier
Havre de Grace
08.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsible for stocking shelves overnight at the supermarket and made sure the floors were clear of boxes for the following day.
- Worked overnight as a cashier ringing up sales for customers as well as responsible for doing paperwork, and also in charge of overseeing the front end of the store.
Order Picker
Kohl's Warehouse
10.2010 - 12.2011
- Assisted Store Manager, with online orders and shipping them to different companies within the United States.
- Made sure all merchandise in the warehouse were in good condition before being shipped out to the stores.
Order Picker
C&S Warehouse
04.2011 - 08.2011
- Responsible for picking orders that was transported from the truck to the grocery store, inside the warehouse.
- Also made sure all orders were distributed within different the departments of the warehouse.
Order Picker
Saks Warehouse
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Responsible for picking orders online as well as inside the warehouse.
- Made sure all orders were distributed within different the departments of the warehouse and put away.
Daycare Provider
Aberdeen
07.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsible for making sure the children did their homework when the returned home from school.
- Also prepared their meals, fed and bath them.
- Prepared children for Head start and regular school teaching them how to write letters, their names, alphabets, and counting numbers
- Supervised daily activities for children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs to enhance learning and development.
Housekeeping
Sleep Hotel
03.2004 - 07.2004
- Worked in the housekeeping department, making sure that all rooms where cleaned before guests arrived.
- Made sure that all beds are made, garbage emptied and floors vacuumed as well as cleaned the bathrooms.
Order Picker
Rite Aide Warehouse
06.1999 - 07.2004
- Responsible for picking orders online as well as inside the warehouse.
- Also made sure all orders were distributed within different the departments of the warehouse and put away.
Education
High School -
Joppatowne High School
05.2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Multitasking and organization
- Kitchen organization
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Cook
Sterling Care Nursing Home
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Crabtruck&seafoodstop
09.2017 - 01.2024
Kitchen Supervisor
ARAMARK
02.2016 - 03.2017
Direct Support Counselor
The Arc of Northern Chesapeake Region
09.2015 - 02.2016
Dietary Aide
Citizens Nursing Home
06.2013 - 02.2015
Overnight Stocker/Cashier
Havre de Grace
08.2011 - 09.2012
Order Picker
C&S Warehouse
04.2011 - 08.2011
Shipping and Receiving
Sephora
10.2010 - 12.2012
Order Picker
Kohl's Warehouse
10.2010 - 12.2011
Order Picker
Saks Warehouse
01.2006 - 02.2008
Daycare Provider
Aberdeen
07.2004 - 01.2006
Housekeeping
Sleep Hotel
03.2004 - 07.2004
Order Picker
Rite Aide Warehouse
06.1999 - 07.2004
High School -
Joppatowne High School
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