LaDonna Journey

Highly motivated employee willing to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapts quickly to working efficiently unsupervised and quickly masters new skills.

Production float Cook at MaDonna Rehabilitation Hospital (2024-11 – Present)

Various kitchen tasks. As a float, cross trained in all positions.

• Cold Prep: Preparing various salads, fruits and sandwiches for each meal service based on patient counts for production. Following required recipes for each item produced.
• Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Cook: Preparing meal service and A la carte items based on patient counts for production. Every item has a required recipe. Following a standard Sysco three-week meal plan.
• Desserts/Café Production: Preparing dessert items for each meal service based on patient production counts. Following required recipes for every item. Preparing/FIFO Café market items for resale according to build to numbers.

Baker/Dining Services IV at CSBD- Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (2019-01 – 2024-10)

• Food Preparation: Weigh, measure, and cook ingredients in bulk according to standardized recipes and planned menus. Practice proper personal hygiene and ensure all prep and serving areas meet health board standards.
• Inventory & Ordering: Receive and store food deliveries, rotate stock, and assist with ordering supplies.
• Meal Service: Set up serving lines, ensure appropriate portion sizes, and replenish food displays during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and sanitize commercial kitchen tools, reporting any malfunctions to the head cook or kitchen manager.
• Record Keeping: Document meal quantities used, food and equipment temperatures, and daily production records.

ServSafe Certification