Dorothy Botlon
Bolton
Summary
Dedicated culinary professional with over seven years of experience in food preparation and dietary compliance. Skilled in collaborating with teams to create nutritious menus and enhance meal offerings, ensuring exceptional service and adherence to health standards.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Holy Ghost Learning Center
Clinton,ms
10.2023 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals adhering to dietary guidelines and nutritional standards.
- Collaborated with staff to create weekly menu plans that catered to diverse dietary needs.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and minimizing waste through effective stock rotation.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation following health and safety regulations consistently.
Dietary Cook
Brookdale Assisted Living
Clinton,ms
05.2016 - 08.2023
- Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes, enhancing efficiency in kitchen operations.
- Implemented feedback systems to continuously improve meal offerings based on resident input.
- Ensured consistent flavor profiles across dishes by carefully measuring ingredients according to established recipes.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and safety protocols.
Dietary Cook
Pine Forest Nursing Home
Jackson MS
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to accommodate special dietary needs for residents.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage of ingredients to maintain freshness.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety practices and cooking procedures.
- Oversaw daily kitchen activities, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Developed weekly menus that balanced variety, nutrition, and resident satisfaction.
School Custodian
Clinton Park Elementary
Clinton,MS
06.2000 - 06.2013
- Supervised custodial team to ensure adherence to schedules and quality standards.
- Trained new custodial staff on best practices and safety procedures comprehensively.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across school facilities.
- Operated cleaning equipment and utilized proper safety protocols effectively.
- Implemented improved cleaning techniques, enhancing overall facility appearance.
- Collaborated with staff to address maintenance issues promptly and efficiently.
- Established inventory tracking system for cleaning supplies, reducing waste significantly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Central High School
Madison,ms05-1976
Skills
- Culinary techniques
- Food preparation
- Cooking techniques
- Frying
- Food handling
- Safe food handling
- Food safety practices
- Sanitation
- Sanitation protocols
- Kitchen organization
- Surface cleaning
- Cleaning expertise
- Food presentation
- Plates presentation
- Organizational multitasking
- Supply restocking
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Hospitality background
- Chemical handling
Timeline
Cook
Holy Ghost Learning Center
10.2023 - Current
Dietary Cook
Pine Forest Nursing Home
09.2016 - 08.2021
Dietary Cook
Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2016 - 08.2023
School Custodian
Clinton Park Elementary
06.2000 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Madison Central High School