Dana Branch

Dedicated and dependable Healthcare Cook with experience preparing meals in hospital, rehabilitation, assisted living, and healthcare food-service environments. Skilled in high-volume meal production, special and therapeutic diet preparation, food safety, sanitation, portion control, and maintaining clean and organized commercial kitchens. Experienced working closely with healthcare and dietary teams to ensure meals are prepared accurately, safely, and on schedule.

Seeking a Cook or Lead Cook position where strong culinary, teamwork, and food-service skills can contribute to quality patient and resident care.

Cook - MESQUITE SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - Mesquite, TX

(2024-11)

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors while following established food-service procedures.
• Prepare meals according to patient dietary requirements and special meal requests.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with food-safety standards.
• Work closely with clinical and dietary staff to ensure patient meal needs are met accurately and on time.
• Follow proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures.
• Support daily kitchen operations and maintain a professional environment focused on patient satisfaction and safety.

Cook - EDGEMERE - Dallas, TX

(2024-07 - 2024-09)

• Prepared and plated salads, entrées, and other menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintained proper food storage procedures to protect freshness, quality, and food safety.
• Assisted with daily kitchen preparation and maintained a clean, organized work environment.
• Supported the kitchen team with timely meal preparation and service.

Cook - ROCK RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING - Rockwall, TX

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Prepared meals according to established recipes and cooking procedures.
• Maintained consistent food quality and presentation for residents.
• Inspected kitchen equipment and promptly reported maintenance or safety concerns.
• Assisted cooks and chefs with daily food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Followed food-safety, sanitation, and kitchen-cleaning procedures.

Cook - BEACON HARBOR HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION - Rockwall, TX

(2024-03 - 2024-07)

• Prepared and served meals according to resident orders and established meal schedules.
• Worked with kitchen staff to ensure meals were prepared accurately and served in a timely manner.
• Followed food-safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a safe kitchen environment.
• Assisted with inventory control, including monitoring stock levels and identifying items needed for ordering.
• Maintained an organized kitchen and supported efficient daily food-service operations.

Cook - THE MANOR AT SEAGOVILLE - Seagoville, TX

(2023-03 - 2024-04)

• Prepared and cooked a variety of dishes, including appetizers, entrées, and desserts.
• Followed recipes and established food-preparation standards to ensure consistent quality.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen.
• Followed health and safety regulations throughout food preparation and service.
• Helped ensure food quality and presentation met established standards.
• Worked effectively with kitchen staff to support daily meal service.

High School Diploma - BENTON HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL