Debra Hamer
Sioux Falls,South Dakota
Summary
Experienced facilities cleaning professional with solid history working at buildings. Diligent about carrying out tasks with care and attention to detail. Focused on keeping areas tidy, clean, sanitized, free of trash, and protected against infestations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Assistant
Showplace Wood Products
Harrisburg, SD
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Prepared salads, sandwiches, desserts and other menu items as required by the head chef.
- Followed all safety protocols while operating kitchen appliances such as ovens or fryers.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as cleaning counters, sweeping floors, restocking shelves and disposing of trash.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Cleaned and sanitized tables, chairs, trays and other cafeteria equipment.
Custodian
Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg, SD
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Requisitioned supplies or equipment for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors; cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, and other common areas; emptying trash cans and disposing of waste appropriately.
- Steam-cleaned or shampooed carpets.
- Maintaining the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harrisburg School District
Harrisburg, SD
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Supported students with personalized accommodations, extra assistance and educational assessments.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Escorted students to restroom cafeteria, outside to playground and on field trips.
- Motivated students to achieve academic success while fostering an environment of respect and acceptance.
- Collaborated with therapists when necessary to assist students' development of motor skills or sensory processing abilities.
- Assisted with transitioning from one activity to another throughout the day as needed by the student.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students who needed extra help with learning tasks.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Harrisburg
Harrisburg, SD
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Followed instructions from head chef regarding recipe modifications portion size plate presentation garnishes.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen by sweeping mopping washing dishes disposing trash.
- Prepped vegetables and ingredients by washing, chopping and dicing.
- Checked quality of ingredients received from suppliers ensuring freshness accuracy of order quantity.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
Shipping and Receiving Lead
US Foods
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed daily shipping and receiving duties, including verifying items received against invoices or packing slips.
- Inspected containers for damages or discrepancies prior to accepting them from carriers.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in the existing shipping and receiving processes.
- Recorded shipment data for reporting, accounting or recordkeeping purposes.
- Scheduled pick-ups and deliveries with carriers in a timely manner.
- Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and actual receipts.
- Utilized computer systems to track orders throughout the supply chain process.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Inventory Specialist
US Foods
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Identified unproductive inventory for disposition, optimizing stock productivity.
- Performed scheduled inventory counts and supply audits.
- Delivered or routed materials to departments using handtruck, conveyor or sorting bins.
- Created reports on inventory activity, shortages, overages.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
- Utilized barcode scanners to quickly update inventories in the system.
- Ensured proper storage conditions for all items in the warehouse.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakes Public Schools
Oakes, ND05-1982
Skills
- Facility maintenance
- Food storage principles
- Receiving supplies
- Restocking and storage procedures
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Cafeteria Assistant
Showplace Wood Products
07.2023 - 01.2025
Special Education Paraprofessional
Harrisburg School District
10.2021 - 05.2023
Custodian
Harrisburg School District
05.2021 - 07.2023
Kitchen Prep Cook
Harrisburg
01.2021 - 10.2021
Shipping and Receiving Lead
US Foods
09.2019 - 08.2020
Inventory Specialist
US Foods
09.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Oakes Public Schools
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