As an experienced Lunch Lady, hold familiarity with meal preparation and cafeteria management. Strengths lie in delivering quality food service while maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene. Skilled in creating nutritious meals, managing supplies inventory, and fostering positive relationships with students and staff. Previous roles have resulted in improved meal planning efficiency and student satisfaction.
Motivated professional successful with multitasking in fast-paced environments. Bringing skills to support team and customer needs with fast, high-quality dining assistance. Proficient in keeping tables clear, floors clean and supplies stocked. Good relationship-building and time-management abilities.
Overview
2022
2022
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gig driver for Spark and Instacart
Myself
Chehalis, WA
I go shopping at stores and I deliver them to customer
Some times I just need to pick up their order and deliver. I keep a good rapport with the people I see often.
Maneuvered vehicles safely through various routes and weather conditions.
Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure operational readiness.
Navigated using GPS and maps for optimal route planning.
Loaded and unloaded goods efficiently while adhering to safety protocols.
Delivered goods and services to customers on time and in excellent condition.
Lunch lady
North Thurston School District
Lacey, Washington
02.2014 - 07.2021
Prepared balanced meals following nutritional guidelines and safety standards.
Served students meals while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment.
Managed inventory of food supplies and reported shortages to supervisors.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and dining areas during service hours.
Engaged with students to promote healthy eating habits during meal times.
Supported special dietary requirements by preparing customized meal options.
Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
Greeted students, staff and visitors in the cafeteria.
Stocked shelves with food products, condiments and other necessary items.
Organized food delivery schedules from suppliers to ensure freshness of ingredients used for preparing meals.
Prepared and served lunch meals according to menu plans and recipes.
Monitored expiration dates on food products stored in the cafeteria.
Assisted in setting up special events such as holiday lunches or banquets.
Cleaned kitchen appliances, counters, tables and floors.
Followed guidelines for safe serving, appropriate temperatures and proper presentation.
Utilized safe and efficient methods for operating equipment.
Operated industrial dishwasher to wash glassware and utensils.
Stocked service areas with supplies such as condiments, utensils, and napkins.
Engaged with students and staff in a friendly manner to create a welcoming cafeteria environment.
Managed portion control to reduce waste and ensure consistent serving sizes.
Operated cash registers and handled transactions, providing accurate change and receipts.
Removed trays and stacked dishes for return to kitchen after finished meals.
Stocked service stations with ice, napkins and straws.
Short Order Cook
Great Wolf Lodge
Centralia, Washington
04.2007 - 01.2010
Prepared meals quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of cooking stations and utensils.
Assisted in inventory management and ingredient sourcing for daily specials.
Operated kitchen equipment safely, adhering to health and safety standards.
Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient meal service during peak hours.
Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
Stocked refrigerators with meats, cheeses and condiments for use in preparing short order meals.
Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sweeping and mopping floors; washing walls; cleaning shelves, tables and equipment.
Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct food temperature for high scores on health inspections.
Followed safety policies and procedures while operating kitchen equipment such as grills, ovens and fryers.
Cooked large batches of food quickly while following instructions accurately.
Produced small to large batches of food items using full range of cooking techniques.
Assisted other cooks during peak hours by taking orders from customers or helping plate dishes for service.
Ensured that all foods were stored properly at the appropriate temperature levels.
Checked temperatures of freezers, grills and fryers to ensure safe operation.
Prepared quality food and labeled, dated and covered items to preserve freshness.
Discarded expired products according to safety guidelines set forth by local health department regulations.
Sanitized workstation before and after shift to prevent illness and food contamination.
Helped other staff members complete job tasks during peak times to keep kitchen running efficiently.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Customer Service Cashier
Ross Dress for Less
Lacey, WA
10.2000 - 02.2001
Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
Utilized POS system to handle customer cash and credit card transactions.
Answered product questions using knowledge of sales and store promotions.
Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store.
Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
Enabled customers to feel welcomed, important, and appreciated by answering questions about products sold throughout store.
Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.