Ellie Black
New York Mills
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Good Samaritan Society, excelling in care plan implementation and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively managing food safety and sanitation in culinary roles. Strong communicator with a passion for delivering exceptional service and quality.
Creative Pastry Cook, skillful in ordering and requisitioning supplies and ingredients and plating and preparing desserts for special events. In-depth knowledge of food and service techniques, pastry preparation and sanitary handling. Commended for creating new recipes and maintaining all safety and sanitation guidelines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
01.2025 - Current
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Line Cook
Lakeside Tap
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
Server
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Pastry Cook (Intern)
Walt Disney World Resort
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Managed in-store, pick-up orders and catering needs.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations, and personal events.
Line Cook
Nordstrom Rack
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
Pastry Cook 1
Montage Deer Valley
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Researched new dessert concepts and performed recipe analysis to increase overall sales.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts / Baking And Pastry
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT06-2020
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Infection control procedures
- Documenting behaviors
- Allergy awareness
- Sanitation practices
- Storage control
- Pastry preparation
- Recipe development
- Food safety and sanitation
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
01.2025 - Current
Line Cook
Lakeside Tap
08.2024 - 11.2024
Server
Olive Garden - Darden Restaurants
04.2024 - 07.2024
Pastry Cook (Intern)
Walt Disney World Resort
01.2024 - 03.2024
Line Cook
Nordstrom Rack
07.2023 - 12.2023
Pastry Cook 1
Montage Deer Valley
09.2022 - 02.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts / Baking And Pastry
Salt Lake Community College
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