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Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Cash register operation
  • MS Office
  • Food preparation
  • Problem resolution
  • Communications
  • Kitchen maintenance
  • First-aid and emergency response knowledge
  • Adaptation to dietary trend changes
  • Cleaning and organization

Work Experiences

  • Loaded the dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed the dishes, pans, and utensils to clean up the serving line.
  • Cleaned the kitchen, as well as the tools and equipment used in the preparation of food.
  • Taught team members how to follow instructions when making sandwiches and other foods.
  • Adjusted orders accordingly.
  • Adopted practices for efficient meal production.
  • Conducted routine inspections.
  • Adhered to school wellness policies.
  • Loaded food, dishes, and utensils onto carts and trays to transport to designated tables from designated food preparation areas.
  • Achieved reduction over the course of 2017.
  • Addressed allergies for 3 students.

Summaries

  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Boosted student participation rates by 34%.
  • Collaborative and solution-driven Cafeteria Worker with strong vendor management experience, ensuring consistent product quality and reducing spoilage by 53%.
  • Clear understanding of stakeholder engagement and quality assurance as well as budget management training.
  • Built rapport with students.
  • Dedicated School Cafeteria Worker with 13 years of fast food industry experience.
  • Committed to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, successfully reducing sanitation time by 35%, enhancing the working conditions for all team members.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the standard business.
  • Collaborative food service worker passionate about partnering with nutritionists to create innovative meal plans that promote student health and wellness.
  • Achieved food waste reduction of 47% over 2023.

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Implemented cross-functional teamwork strategies to ensure positive meal purchasing experiences in a fast-paced school lunch environment.
  • Successfully managed daily meal service for over 15 students, adhering to all state and federal nutrition and safety guidelines.
  • Mentored peers in best practices for food prep and customer service, contributing to a decrease in complaints by 29%.
  • Reduced kitchen downtime by implementing a shift rotation program, increasing process efficiency by 32%.
  • Instituted a portion control program that significantly reduced food waste by 74% while maintaining student satisfaction.
  • Assisted in certification compliance with PMP, ensuring the cafeteria passed system with no sanitation violations.
  • Reduced meal preparation and sanitation times by 24% through more efficient daily cleaning procedures and food prep organization.
  • Helped increase participation in free and reduced meal programs by 73% by providing clear communication and guidance to eligible families.
  • Led a cost-savings project that reallocated the budget to improve meal variety while cutting overall expenses by 49%.

Affiliations

  • Future School Nutrition Leadership Program
  • Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program Partners
  • Rotary International
  • Jaycees
  • School Food Focus
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Project Management Institute
  • USDA Team Nutrition
  • School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Certification

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Food Safety in Schools Training - process
  • Customer Service Excellence Training for Cafeteria Workers
  • Team Leadership for School Cafeteria Supervisors Certification
  • ServSafe
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Health and Safety Certification – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Cash Handling and Financial Accountability in Catering Certification
  • CompTIA A+ Technician

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