Karen OToole
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Skilled Park Services Associate with experience in maintaining park cleanliness, enforcing rules and regulations, and providing excellent customer service. Strong abilities in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication complemented by a deep understanding of conservation principles. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on park visitor satisfaction and adherence to safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Park Services Associate
Island H2O
Kissimmee, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Organized events, such as nature walks, hikes, and bird watching trips.
- Assisted with facility maintenance tasks including painting, mowing, weeding, trimming trees, and cleaning restrooms.
- Conducted safety inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for park activities.
- Monitored visitor behavior to ensure safety rules were followed.
- Explained and enforced park rules and adhered to fire and safety guidelines and procedures.
- Prepared buildings and equipment for inspections to stay in line with department and park policies and procedures.
- Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
Chef
American Legion Post 10 FL
Kissimmee, FL
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensured compliance with all health, safety and hygiene regulations within the kitchen area.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Reviewed operational records to determine amount of food used in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labeling systems.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes according to customers' tastes.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Exercised portion control for items served, eliminating waste.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Inspected freezers and refrigerators prior to each shift to check temperature levels and verify proper functionality.
- Experimented with various ingredients and cooking techniques to develop new and flavorful dishes for customers.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Skills
- Visitor relations
- Grounds Maintenance
- Visitor assistance
- Visitor services
- Park equipment knowledge
- Park regulations and safety
- Public Safety
- Hazardous Material Handling
Certification
- SERV Safe
- Dietary Management Certification
- Certified Culinary Chef
- Accredited Member, Culinary Institute of America
Timeline
Park Services Associate
Island H2O
03.2022 - Current
Chef
American Legion Post 10 FL
08.2020 - 03.2022
- SERV Safe
- Dietary Management Certification
- Certified Culinary Chef
- Accredited Member, Culinary Institute of America
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