Jennifer Morris
Cave Springs,AR
Summary
First, my most important job is being a mother to my two precious boys. I've also worn many other hats over the years such as cake decorator, pastry chef, cafeteria manager, and preschool teacher. I'm a very high energy, responsible and positive leader. I learn tasks quickly and take directions well. I work well at be caring while addressing individual needs and promoting positive experiences in any work place. Lastly, I am a humble servant of the Lord, thankful for every opportunity he has given me in life. I strive to live a Christian life and lead by example to those around me to as well.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
KDO Classroom Teacher
Fbc Rogers
Rogers, AR
09.2021 - 07.2025
- As a vital part of the weekday ministry, I provide meaningful experience for my preschoolers.
- I Instill a biblical worldview in my children while also teaching them everyday life skills.
Cafeteria Manager
Rogers Public Schools
Rogers, AR
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Directed and assisted a team of workers in providing hot nutritional meals in a timely manner to the children
- Ran the point of sale for our cafeteria
- Recorded information daily for food program such as nutrition spreadsheets, inventory spreadsheets.
- Ordered and maintains inventory for our kitchen
- Provided snacks for afterschool care
- Maintained presentation and cleanliness of prepared foods display cases and delivered spotlessly clean work environment by following company safety and sanitation procedures.
- Executed quality checks of food service equipment and appliances, verified proper working condition and scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs without service disruptions.
- Trained and oriented food service employees to perform with excellence, managed day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigned responsibility for ongoing specialization areas.
- Opened and closed kitchen
Pastry Chef
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
Asheville , NC
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Measured, mixed and prepped raw materials according to company specifications and recipes.
- monitored products during baking to adjust temperature.
- Customized items for seasonal offerings, special events and personal requests
- Carried out daily kitchen prep and closing duties with station setup, breakdown and organization.
- Produced pastries, doughnuts, cookies, pies, bread puddings, creme brûlée's, and other assorted desserts for four restaurants, a buffet, room service and banquets
- Maintained kitchen order and cleanliness by rotating and moving stock between storage and station in addition to sanitizing surfaces
- Assisted with plating and serving desserts.
- Baked gluten-free and goods with ingredient limitations to meet
Cake Decorator/Assistant Manager
Ingles Supermarket
Asheville , NC
05.2010 - 09.2012
- Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
- Created cakes for special orders, cookies, doughnuts, pastries and breads
Childcare Worker
Annette's Daycare
Asheville, NC
06.2007 - 06.2010
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Education
Certification For Child Nutrition Manager Program -
Arkansas Institution of Child Nutrition
Vilonia, AR06.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NCSome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NCSkills
- Dependable and on time
- Clearly and effectively communicate when time off is needed with plenty of time to plan ahead
- Classroom management
- listening and follow directions well
- Dependable to finish tasks assigned to me
- Honest
- Calm under pressure
- Positive upbeat attitude
- Interactive teaching/learning
- Works well with dealing with public in a mature manner
- Flexible and adaptive
- Quick to learn new skills required
- Great at open honest conversation and criticism
- Does not get involved in situations or conversations that may effect the work place negatively
- Loves the lord and sharing his love with family, friends and students
Timeline
KDO Classroom Teacher
Fbc Rogers
09.2021 - 07.2025
Cafeteria Manager
Rogers Public Schools
08.2014 - 05.2020
Pastry Chef
Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
10.2012 - 06.2014
Cake Decorator/Assistant Manager
Ingles Supermarket
05.2010 - 09.2012
Childcare Worker
Annette's Daycare
06.2007 - 06.2010
Certification For Child Nutrition Manager Program -
Arkansas Institution of Child Nutrition
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Education
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College