Brandi Shell
Denver
Summary
Adept at enhancing kitchen efficiency and team performance, I revamped the organization system at Eating Recovery Center, significantly speeding up meal prep times. My mentorship improved cooking techniques, elevating dish quality and customer satisfaction. Skilled in food safety and time management, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring top-notch service and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Cook Supervisor
Eating Recovery Center Mood and Anxiety Center
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Coordinated seamless shift transitions by maintaining thorough handover notes and clear communication channels among team members.
- Overhauled kitchen organization system, increasing workspace functionality and expediting meal preparation times.
- Assured food safety compliance by enforcing proper sanitation protocols and adherence to industry regulations.
- Mentored junior cooks for improved cooking techniques, resulting in higher quality dishes and increased customer satisfaction.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Line Cook
K&M Concessions
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by overseeing multiple cooking stations simultaneously while maintaining quality control standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
Direct Support Professional
Community Intersections
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) State Approved - Nursing Education
Emily Griffith Technical College
Denver, CO08-2024
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts Food Manager
Johnson & Wales University Denver CO
Denver, CO05-2014
Skills
- Food preparation
- Cleaning procedures
- Knife skills
- Cooking techniques
- Sanitation protocols
- Food storage
- Workstation setup
- Waste reduction
- Special diets
- Customer service
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Achieved producing high quality dishes within a tight timeframe by completing specific cooking techniques like grilling sauteing with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Line Cook Supervisor
Eating Recovery Center Mood and Anxiety Center
02.2021 - 12.2024
Line Cook
K&M Concessions
01.2017 - 03.2021
Direct Support Professional
Community Intersections
02.2015 - 01.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) State Approved - Nursing Education
Emily Griffith Technical College
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts Food Manager
Johnson & Wales University Denver CO
Similar Profiles
Devan HornDevan Horn
Care Coordinator/Case Manager at Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood and Anxiety CenterCare Coordinator/Case Manager at Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center
KATHRYN MCAULIFFEKATHRYN MCAULIFFE
Psychiatric Registered Nurse at PATHLIGHT MOOD AND ANXIETY CENTER/EATING RECOVERY CENTERPsychiatric Registered Nurse at PATHLIGHT MOOD AND ANXIETY CENTER/EATING RECOVERY CENTER
Summer BowlingSummer Bowling
Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor at Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood & AnxietyBehavioral Health Technician Supervisor at Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood & Anxiety