Jaideen Salcedo
New York,NY
Summary
Goal-oriented professional with strong organizational skills and proven time management abilities. Expertise in problem-solving and quick adaptation to new skills, committed to driving team success and supporting organizational growth. Eager to undertake additional responsibilities in an entry-level position to achieve company objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Dietary
NY Presbyterian
06.2023 - Current
- - Oversee health code compliance and sanitation standards.
- - Cashier
- - Providing caring and professional dining room customer service to customers, patients, and staff.
- - Washes dishes, pots, and pans either by hand or using dish washing and pot washing machines.
- - Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when giving and receiving instructions and preparing recipes.
- - Demonstrated passion for the industry and guests.
- - Previous leadership experience in kitchen/culinary environment.
- - Ability to work cohesively as part of a team and build relationships.
- - Solid knowledge of food, cost control and labor control.
- - Working knowledge and understanding of food and beverage cost controls.
- - Certified food handler or serve safe certified.
- - Good leadership, training, motivation, and communication skills.
- - With strong knowledge of food cost and inventories.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current
- - Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Developed creative educational programs tailored to individual needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Evaluated childcare methods, adapting approaches for improved outcomes and satisfaction.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
Accountant and Price changing
Keyfood Supermarket
06.2021 - 06.2023
- - Made sure store items were in the percentage that it needed to be in order to sell and make money for the supermarket.
- - Mail out checks to pay our vendors
- - Change prices on certain items in the store
- - Monthly reviews on every departments inventory to see if improvement was needed.
- - Exchange emails with managers and owners of the store to be aware of any changes.
- Managed financial records and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable processes, improving cash flow management.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost-efficiency.
- Enhanced team productivity and knowledge by leading regular training sessions on accounting best practices and software updates.
Supervisor
Key Food Supermarket
06.2020 - 06.2023
- - Managing work Flow / Helping to resolve employee issues and disputes - Training new hires
- - Translating for Spanish speaking customers
- - Evaluating performance and providing feedback.
- Oversaw daily supermarket operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures and customer service best practices.
- Implemented inventory management processes to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Coordinated scheduling for team members to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, enhancing overall shopping experience and loyalty.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe shopping environment for customers and staff.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Improved customer satisfaction with prompt and courteous resolution of inquiries and complaints.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
Waitress
HNA Business Services Company Limited
01.2016 - 01.2019
- - Take orders, serve food and beverages, check in with customers, collect payments, answer questions regarding menu items, set up dining areas, stock service areas, prepare tables, and perform cleaning duties.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed between 4-5 tables efficiently during peak hours, enhancing service flow.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers, fostering loyalty and engagement.
- Implemented feedback from management to improve service quality and efficiency.
- Oversaw daily operations, mentoring junior staff to uphold service standards.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Education
Associate - early childhood education
Suffolk County Community College
Farmingville, NY05.2023
High school Diploma - undefined
Inwood Academy For Leadership
New York, NY09.2018
Skills
- - Bilingual
- - Customer service / cash handling/ Sales / Retail - Early childhood education / childcare
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Verbal communication
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Dietary
NY Presbyterian
06.2023 - Current
Accountant and Price changing
Keyfood Supermarket
06.2021 - 06.2023
Supervisor
Key Food Supermarket
06.2020 - 06.2023
Waitress
HNA Business Services Company Limited
01.2016 - 01.2019
Babysitter
Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current
High school Diploma - undefined
Inwood Academy For Leadership
Associate - early childhood education
Suffolk County Community College