1. Resume of
Jessica N. Gallagher
28584 Hampshire Ln.
Brookville, IN 47012
(812) 290-3619 (cell) or (812) 576-6045 (home)
jg0779@yahoo.com
Highlights of Personal Skills and Qualifications:
 Punctual, dependable, hardworking with excellent oral, written, leadership and interpersonal skills.
 Good working culinary/food science knowledge of all food/beverage/additives as it relates product processing and
development as outlined below.
*This includes but is not limed to creating/altering recipes as it related to product or dietary needs/restrictions such as vegan,
(including lacto-ovo vegetarian, ovo-vegetarian), celiac, gluten free or overall healthier versions.
*Class product development and testing using exchange ingredients to make all menu food & beverage items to improve
nutritional content, taste or make items more packaging/product conducive such as freezer stability. Such enhancements may
include gums, starches, etc. as it related to overall preparation, heating, cooling and packaging process.
 Overall knowledge base includes detailed experience in a variety of healthcare and public food service facilities as well as;
storeroom, knife skills, nutrition assessment and analysis, recipe creation/substitution in conjunction with food service analysis
& process, in-depth sanitation skills including ServSafe and HACCP as well as superior individual and corporate customer
service skills
 Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office & ESHA
 Willing to relocate for an opportunity to grow with an exceptional company
Work Experience:
9/2014-Present: Patient Catering Associate- Good Samaritan Hospital- Cincinnati, OH
 Preparation of patient meals as per requests in conjunction with dietary order restriction/requirements and dietetic
exchanges as needed in a timely manner and in accordance with food service sanitation standards
 Report and replace any meal deficiencies during meal delivery to patients
 Assure that all other assigned duties are done in a timely and complete manner in accordance with State standards and
requirements
6/2008 – 9/2014: Food Service Assistant/ Dietary Aide & Cook - Dearborn County Hospital- Lawrenceburg, IN
 Preparation of patient meals as per dietary orders and/or requests in a timely manner and in conjunction with food service
sanitation standards
 Report and replace any meal deficiencies during meal delivery to patients
 Assure that all other assigned duties are done in a timely and complete manner in accordance with State standards and
requirements
8/13 – 11/2013- Culinary Nutrition Internship- Athletes’ Performance, Phoenix, AZ
 Prepare a variety of meals for a diverse group of athletes utilizing athletes’ meal builder
 ESHA different recipes within the range of nutritional requirements
 Worked diligently with sports/dietetic interns to accomplish daily tasks
8/11 – 11/2011 – Culinary Internship: Cook II, - Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL
 Completed preparation of various hot/cold food items as ordered such as sandwiches, salads, and kids meals
 Demonstrated proper cleaning and sanitization of food preparation area
 Worked diligently during Food & Wine Festival and other special events preparing a variety of cultural items throughout
the park
Personal Achievements, Highlights and Certifications
 Continuing Proud member of RCA and ACF
 Participation in Culinary Nutrition & National Service Organizational Clubs
 2010 National Restaurant Association – ProStart Certification
 2009/2010 ServSafe Sanitation/Alcohol Certifications
 2010 Scholarship Recipient Research Chef’s Foundation
Education:
Technical Honors Graduate East Central HS/ Ivy Tech CC, IN
Core Focus Culinary Arts/Agriculture incl. dual college credits Graduated June, 2010
Associates of Science Degree Johnson &Wales University, RI
Culinary Arts Graduated May, 2012
Bachelors of Science Degree Johnson & Wales University, RI
Concentration in Culinary Nutrition – dual minor (Clinical & Product R&D) Graduated May, 2014