Jaqueda Pruitt
Joliet,IL
Summary
Experience keeping all facets of a cafeteria operating efficiently. Managed deliveries, food preparation, temperature regulation and money collection. Skilled at updating documentation, maintaining health code standards and training new employees.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Trinity Services
05.2022 - Current
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Lunchroom Supervisor
Joliet Public Schools District 86
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
- Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
- Established safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Oversaw lunchroom workers and kitchen staff in preparation, delivery and cleaning duties.
- Established written guidelines for meal charges to submit to authorities for support of National School Lunch Program.
- Monitored student behavior and implemented corrective actions.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
- Regulated dismissal of students by section and guided disposal of tray and silverware in return area.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Monitored students during lunchtime and provided verbal cues to students to manage behavior.
- Assisted cashiers with processing customer payments and documenting orders.
- Organized cafeteria environment and serving line to provide efficient diner flow during lunch rush.
Skills
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Routine Adjustment
- Quality Program Protocols
- Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Social Perceptiveness
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Learning Strategies
- Cash Register Operations
- Cook Food Batches
- Disciplinary Action
- Employee Development
- Cleaning Techniques
- Daily Logs
- First aid and safety
Education
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
201 E Jefferson St, Joliet, Il 6043205.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Trinity Services
05.2022 - Current
Lunchroom Supervisor
Joliet Public Schools District 86
08.2019 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Joliet Central High School
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