ASHLEY BROWN
HAGERSTOWN,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lunch Assistant
Lincolnshire Elementary School
HAGERSTOWN, Md
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised student lunchroom behavior to ensure a safe environment.
- Coordinated meal distribution and organized lunch periods to streamline service.
- Guided students in making healthy food choices aligned with dietary preferences.
- Assisted with taking kids to their classrooms after lunchtime.
- Facilitated positive interactions among students during meals to enhance social experience.
- Trained new assistants on lunchroom procedures and best practices.
- Communicated effectively with teachers about student needs during lunchtime.
- Supported kitchen staff during meal times.
Food Service Assistant
Wcps
HAGERSTOWN, Md
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted in preparing and serving meals to students and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas following health standards.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food service operations.
- Followed recipes to cut, chop and combine correct ingredients and quantities to meet quality standards.
- Checked temperatures of cooked foods using thermometers to ensure safe consumption.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and menus.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas, including floors, equipment, utensils, dishes, and refrigerators.
- Labeled containers with date of preparation to ensure proper rotation of stock.
- Assisted in food preparation and serving for students and staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Followed recipes and portion control standards for meal preparation.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Hagerstown Community College
Skills
- Student supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Patience and empathy
- First aid and CPR
- Health and safety practices
- Classroom organization
- Storytelling techniques
- Outdoor play supervision
- Nurturing environment
- Team building
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communicating with parents and teachers
Affiliations
- I am married with 2 daughters
- I am a Gardener and Chicken keeper
- I love nature and the Countryside
- I love helping others
Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Para professional Praxis
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lunch Assistant
Lincolnshire Elementary School
09.2022 - Current
Food Service Assistant
Wcps
08.2016 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Child Development
Hagerstown Community College