Katie Gearhart
Greensburg
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Willows of Greensburg
01.2020 - 07.2025
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Added food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support staff and meet customer needs and demands.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Leveraged hand-held trays and buffet carts to serve food and beverage items to guests.
- Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
- Cut, sliced and ground meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
Education
Education
IU Columbus
Columbus, IN05-2028
Skills
- Workload management
- Hygiene standards
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Issue resolution
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Verbal communication
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Willows of Greensburg
01.2020 - 07.2025
Education
IU Columbus