Chrisha Neece
Jonesborough,TN
Summary
Experienced with various cooking techniques and kitchen operations. Knowledge of food safety practices and efficient kitchen workflows. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility, ensuring consistent quality and innovation in every meal. 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences
- Assisted in food preparation and cooking tasks to ensure timely meal service
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen spaces and equipment
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during food handling
- Collaborated with dietary staff to create meal plans tailored to individual resident needs.
- Implemented feedback from residents to improve meal offerings and dining experiences.
Cook - Assistant Dietary Manager
Mountain City Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2009 - 08.2018
- Tracked food inventory and coordinated supply orders to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during food handling
- Trained new staff on kitchen procedures and best practices for efficiency
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
- Mentored junior cooks in refining culinary skills through hands-on guidance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care for all patients, including those with complex medical conditions requiring specialized dietary interventions.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry trends related to nutrition management in healthcare settings.
- Managed day-to-day operations within the dietary department, delegating tasks appropriately among team members based on skill sets and workload considerations.
- Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
Education
DMT-Dietary Manager Training For Pre-Certification - Dietary
University of Florida Division of Continuing Education
Gainesville, FL 09-2012
High School Diploma -
Johnson County High School
Mountain City, TN05-2000
Skills
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Cleaning and organization
- Food handling
- Food preparation
- Food presentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Cooking techniques
- Supply restocking
- Portion control
- Menu planning
- Food pairing
- Operations management
- Food storage
Timeline
Cook
Princeton Transitional Care & Assisted Living
11.2018 - 05.2019
Cook - Assistant Dietary Manager
Mountain City Health & Rehabilitation Center
08.2009 - 08.2018
DMT-Dietary Manager Training For Pre-Certification - Dietary
University of Florida Division of Continuing Education
High School Diploma -
Johnson County High School