Patricia Xaros (Turner)
Camden
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience contributing to team success. Friendly, outgoing and reliable professional in restaurant industry with background in cooking and management responsibilities. Passionate about maximizing kitchen productivity.
Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Orders food and ingredients consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Caseys's General Stores
Bruceton
05.2024 - Current
- Leading a team
- Ordering kitchen supplies
- Keeping track of inventory /waste
- Making sure equipment is properly maintained and cleaned for daily task
- Meeting daily goals
- Providing a healthy work atmosphere
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff on food preparation
- Enforced cleanliness standards to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Collaborated with management to streamline kitchen workflows for better service delivery.
- Having excellent communication and relationship with management
Private Caregiver
VA
Camden
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterans with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Documented care services provided in compliance with VA standards.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Private Home Caregiver
Self Employed
Camden
10.2011 - 08.2023
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to clients in home settings.
- Managed medication schedules and administration for multiple clients effectively.
- Developed individualized care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client well-being and changes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored health conditions and reported any concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and organized living environment for clients at all times.
- Offered companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available in the home setting at all times.
- Provided emotional support for clients facing difficult life situations or health concerns.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician and monitored the client's response to medication.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations while remaining calm under pressure.
Education
Camarillo High Schools
Camarillo, CA 09.1994 - 05.1997
Skills
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Creating a healthy workplace and atmosphere for employees as well as customers
- Provides excellent customer service
- Problem solving daily task (if there an issue)
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Caseys's General Stores
05.2024 - Current
Private Caregiver
VA
09.2022 - Current
Private Home Caregiver
Self Employed
10.2011 - 08.2023
Camarillo High Schools
09.1994 - 05.1997