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Kizzy Lewis

Columbia

Summary

Knowledgeable Dietary Assistant who is well-versed in the state and federal nutritional guidelines. Adept at helping to create a menu for people with special dietary needs creating nutritional information based on state and federal guidelines and interacting with dietary patients to get practical and useful dietary information. Specializes in hospital and nursing home nutrition.

Professional in healthcare support with experience in dietary services. Expertise in meal preparation, food safety, and nutrition. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in communication, organization, and customer service.

Talented Dietary Aide skilled in nutrition and food preparation. Accustomed to caring for large numbers of patients in nursing home and hospital settings. Skilled in daily food prep, stocking and cleaning.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sewing Operator

Sleep Number Corporation
04.2021 - Current
  • Operated industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality garments efficiently.
  • Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections to ensure optimal performance.
  • Trained new operators on machine functions and safety protocols to enhance team productivity.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced downtime and increased production output.
  • Collaborated with design teams to interpret specifications and execute precise stitching techniques.
  • Monitored fabric quality and adjusted settings for consistency in finished products.
  • Led troubleshooting efforts for machine malfunctions, ensuring minimal disruption to workflows.
  • Oversaw inventory management of materials, optimizing usage and reducing waste effectively.
  • Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
  • Produced high-quality garments through careful monitoring of stitch quality and consistency.
  • Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.
  • Met strict deadlines for garment production by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks.
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.

Dietary Aide

Carolina Hospital System/ Morris Mangement
06.2014 - 02.2020
  • Planned recipes with different types of food combinations and prepared tasty and healthy food
  • Communicated with the kitchen staff and provided them guidance on the meals to be prepared
  • Maintained accurate records of food served to each patient, preparation method, portion size, and benefits on patient
  • Cooked special meals for diabetic and cardiac patients
  • Ordered and stocked supplies under right temperature
  • Washed dishes, carts, rack dishes, and stored cleaned dishes

Housekeeper

Baywatch Resort
10.2011 - 03.2014
  • Highly skilled in dusting and cleaning all assigned areas following specific care instructions
  • Extraordinarily vigilant in cleaning all surface areas, changing and replacing soiled linen and removing all trash and debris
  • Broad knowledge of maintaining proper cleaning techniques
  • Capable of polishing interior and exterior of room furniture as well as cleaning all mirrors, glass tops and interior windows
  • Followed all infection control practices including standard precautions and isolation precautions
  • Completed work assignments in a timely manner
  • Reported safety hazards to supervisor.
  • Participated in performance improvement activities, attending at least 6 staff meetings annually

Housekeeper Supervisor

Unity group
04.2007 - 09.2010
  • Leading, training, and supervising housekeeping staff
  • Scheduling shifts and ensuring adequate staff at each shift
  • Assessing inventory, ordering supplies, and cross-checking invoices
  • Taking daily attendance of staff and monitoring payroll reports
  • Investigating complaints from guests and taking necessary action against responsible person
  • Inspecting overall premises and taking action for cleaning and safety
  • Reviewed priorities and deployed staff at designated areas for cleaning
  • Inspected rooms, lobby, pool area, bathrooms, and other areas
  • Assisted staff in optimizing cleanliness and service standards for guests
  • Hired, trained, and fired workers considering their performance reports
  • Coordinated entire cleaning and maintenance schedules as per guest needs
  • Conducted regular tours of work areas and deployed workers for cleaning

Machine Operator

AVM Industries
12.2004 - 01.2007
  • Operated machinery to assemble components efficiently and accurately.
  • Conducted quality checks to ensure product specifications were met consistently.
  • Assisted in training new operators on machinery and assembly processes.
  • Streamlined assembly processes, reducing production time while maintaining quality standards.
  • Monitored equipment performance, identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Reduced machine downtime by performing regular inspections and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
  • Responded quickly to any malfunctions or breakdowns in machinery, minimizing disruptions to overall production timelines.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.

Education

High School -

Druid Hills High School
Dekalb, Georgia

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of health and safety guidelines Good food packed with essential nutrition is necessary
  • Ensure that required vitamins and nutrition are provided to patients with knowledge of food, their nutritional values, and preparation method
  • When planning and cooking food, we have to see that the meal does not lose its vitamins and minerals due to excess heating, use of oil, or any irrelevant cooking process
  • Another requirement is good attention to detail and knowledge of health and safety regulations and guidelines
  • Absolute attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Superior communication and documentation skills
  • Expert in preserving vegetables and identifying stale or spoiled ones
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Customer service
  • Patient communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Verbal communication
  • Food handling safety
  • Detail-oriented
  • Sanitation practices
  • Food safety
  • Flexible schedule
  • Computer skills
  • Kitchen operations
  • Meal preparation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • OSHA compliance
  • Table setting
  • Dietary modifications
  • Specialized meal preparation
  • Food presentation

Timeline

Sewing Operator

Sleep Number Corporation
04.2021 - Current

Dietary Aide

Carolina Hospital System/ Morris Mangement
06.2014 - 02.2020

Housekeeper

Baywatch Resort
10.2011 - 03.2014

Housekeeper Supervisor

Unity group
04.2007 - 09.2010

Machine Operator

AVM Industries
12.2004 - 01.2007

High School -

Druid Hills High School

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