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Stephanie L. Delaney

Livingston

Summary

Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Lead Cook

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
02.2025 - Current
  • Supervised kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Developed and implemented efficient cooking processes, enhancing meal preparation timelines.
  • Trained junior cooks on culinary techniques and equipment usage for skill development.
  • Collaborated with management to create seasonal menus that met customer preferences.
  • Monitored inventory levels, minimizing waste through effective stock management practices.
  • Led quality control initiatives, maintaining high standards in food presentation and taste.
  • Resolved operational challenges swiftly, ensuring smooth kitchen workflow during peak hours.
  • Maintained a high standard of food quality by consistently reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established guidelines.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
  • Consistently met or exceeded health code standards by enforcing strict sanitation practices throughout the kitchen area.
  • Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.

Back Chef

Engine Room Pizza
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Cut, chop, mix, and marinate ingredients
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and shelves
  • Store, rotate, and receive food, and ensure proper storage temperatures
  • Perform inventory checks and restock supplies
  • Follow health and safety codes, and practice safe handling of knives and equipment
  • Work with other kitchen staff and report to the head chef
  • Assist other cooks during busy times

Director of Food Services

Healthcare Services Group
03.2024 - 08.2024
  • Manage the food service program at Livingston Health and Rehab.
  • Provide leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met.
  • Follow facility menus, current applicable federal, state, and local standards, in line with established policies and procedures, to ensure that quality dining services are provided at all times.
  • Maintain records of income and expenditures, food, supplies, personnel, and equipment.
  • Responsible for all training, quality control, and in-servicing of kitchen staff.
  • Effectively communicate all directives from client managers, building occupants, and administration to kitchen staff.
  • Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
  • Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.

Kitchen Lead Cook

Frontier Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Prepare and serve multiple meals for 40 or more individuals daily.
  • Maintain kitchen organization, safety, and sanitation according to Health Department regulations.
  • Communicate with residents and caregivers regarding special dietary needs.
  • Oversaw food production for quality and consistency with house standards.
  • Performed opening and closing kitchen supervisory tasks with proficient adherence to checklists.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
  • Kept kitchen equipment properly functioning by following manufacturer's operating instructions and educating staff on proper use.

Title Examiner

Chicago Title Insurance Company / American Land Title Company
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Examine real property records using an in-house title plant, records at the Clerk and Recorder, records at the Clerk of District Court, and tax records at the Treasurer's Office.
  • Preparation of title commitments, data entry, emailing correspondence and documents, making copies, and necessary phone calls with clients.
  • Strong customer service skills, and the ability to communicate well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Performed title searches, ordered reports, and obtained clearance documents.
  • Processed and maintained title files, implementing security measures to protect data.
  • Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
  • Performed takedown exams for building transactions.
  • Maintained regular communications with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
  • Exchanged title-related information with realtors and lending personnel.
  • Reviewed real estate closing files to identify and correct errors.
  • Assessed legal materials to aid in key decision making.

Sushi Roller

Neptune's Taphouse and Eatery
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Expertly cut, slice, and filet different types of fish
  • Inspect the quality of fruits, vegetables, and fish used to prepare sushi dishes and inform the Executive Chef when quality is sub-standard
  • Prepare various types of sushi dishes according to established guidelines on quality, portion size, presentation, and food safety
  • Maintain a clean work environment in order to prevent food contamination
  • Regularly take inventory of food supplies and other products
  • Report any problems with kitchen equipment to the manager on duty
  • Sterilize all utensils, instruments, and equipment used in sushi preparation before every use
  • Communicate with wait staff to ensure that special requests and food allergy considerations are met

Lead Cake Decorator / Morning Baker

Albertsons
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Executed decorative techniques using an array of equipment such as icing bags, piping tips, fondant cutters, and airbrushes.
  • Craft personalized cake designs and carry out decoration tasks as specified by clients.
  • Make sure all decorations are edible, and food-safe.
  • Keep an accurate inventory of all cake-decorating supplies, pre-made cakes, and order when necessary.
  • Bake all fresh breads and donuts for the store.
  • Open the store at the appropriate time.

Residential Abstractor /File Clerk /Courthouse Runner

Gulf South Land Title Resources, LLC
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • Perform various levels of research and title reports, focusing primarily on residential property.
  • Conduct curative research for the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Tax Collector's Department.
  • Reorganization and consolidation of all paper files and file cabinets.
  • Assist other abstractors with various tasks.
  • Maintained regular communications with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
  • Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
  • Performed takedown exams for building transactions.
  • Assessed legal materials to aid in key decision making.
  • Notified supervisor of possible delays and issues.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Commercial Abstractor

Advanced Abstracts, LLC
04.2006 - 04.2017
  • Perform various levels of research and title reports, excelling in commercial property, property disputes, discrepancies in title, and research from U.S. Patent.
  • Evaluated documents to determine property ownership.
  • Maintained regular communications with clients to discuss and resolve issues.
  • Assessed legal materials to aid in key decision making.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Courthouse Runner / Copy Maker

Abstracts by Godail, LLC
11.2005 - 04.2006
  • Produced duplicates from various microfilm sources.
  • Retrieve information from the Clerk of Court, Assessor, and Sheriff Offices, and assist Abstractors in preparing detailed property research.
  • Handled various errands for employees throughout company.
  • Processed and maintained title files, implementing security measures to protect data.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Gathered and sorted data for reports and files.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Used filing systems to improve document management and organization.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Policy implementation
  • Time management
  • Expectation setting
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Inventory management
  • Shift scheduling
  • Kitchen staff coordination
  • Quality assurance policies
  • Schedule management
  • Staff leadership
  • Ordering supplies
  • Quality assurance
  • Sanitation standards
  • Food safety compliance
  • Health regulations
  • Effective communication
  • Employee supervision
  • Delegating assignments and tasks
  • Calm and pleasant demeanor
  • Supply ordering and management
  • Monitoring food preparation
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Adaptability

Certification

  • FPM
  • FSM
  • Safe Serve

Timeline

Kitchen Lead Cook

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
02.2025 - Current

Back Chef

Engine Room Pizza
09.2024 - 02.2025

Director of Food Services

Healthcare Services Group
03.2024 - 08.2024

Kitchen Lead Cook

Frontier Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2024 - 02.2024

Title Examiner

Chicago Title Insurance Company / American Land Title Company
01.2022 - 08.2023

Sushi Roller

Neptune's Taphouse and Eatery
08.2020 - 10.2021

Lead Cake Decorator / Morning Baker

Albertsons
10.2019 - 07.2020

Residential Abstractor /File Clerk /Courthouse Runner

Gulf South Land Title Resources, LLC
04.2017 - 06.2018

Commercial Abstractor

Advanced Abstracts, LLC
04.2006 - 04.2017

Courthouse Runner / Copy Maker

Abstracts by Godail, LLC
11.2005 - 04.2006

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