Jessica Berry

Stafford

Summary

Dedicated food service worker with expertise in food safety, customer service, and meal preparation. Committed to creating engaging dining experiences while ensuring adherence to health standards.

Overview

Certification

years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Worker / DSP

Richmond Support Living Center

Richmond

08.2016 - Current

Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines for residents.
Served food in a timely manner during meal hours.
Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas daily.
Assisted in inventory management and restocked supplies regularly.
Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service delivery.
Monitored food safety practices during preparation and serving.
Engaged with residents to enhance dining experience and address needs.
Supported special dietary requests with care and attention to detail.
Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
Performed a variety of duties related to food service.
Sanitized kitchen spaces, including equipment and utensils.
Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
Organized take-out orders for customers who requested them.
Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
Assisted with unloading deliveries from suppliers into storage areas.
Utilized point-of-sale systems for taking orders from customers.
Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
Replenished condiments at customer tables.
Complied with company service standards and adhered to inventory and cash control procedures.
Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for end-of-day reports.
Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of fresh ingredients.
Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
Restocked condiments, napkins, and supplies at server stations.
Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Filled and served various beverages for customers.
Guided patrons to restrooms and facility amenities.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
Supported clients in community integration and social engagement opportunities.
Monitored client progress and reported changes to the care team.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care and services.
Facilitated recreational activities to promote physical and emotional health.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
Developed strong relationships with clients to encourage trust and communication.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Teacher Special Education

Evolution Charter School

Beaumont

10.2020 - 02.2024

Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance learning outcomes.
Facilitated classroom discussions that promoted student participation and critical thinking.
Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
Collaborated with colleagues to improve teaching strategies and share educational resources.
Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles.
Managed classroom behavior to maintain a positive learning environment.
Organized extracurricular activities to promote student involvement and teamwork.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and needs.
Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
Supervised students throughout the day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
Coordinated and conducted parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and academic goals. to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
Utilized technology such as interactive whiteboards and online resources to enhance instruction.
Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build an inclusive learning environment.
Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
Conducted student background reviews to identify learning deficiencies and strengths.
Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Everest College

Houston

01-2007

Skills

Food safety
Food handling standards
Safe food handling
Food preparation
Meal preparation
Efficient food preparation
Cooking procedures
Food quality assessment
Food serving
Menu planning expertise
Food service coordination
Menu development
Meal quality assessment
Customer interaction
Client engagement
Cleaning and sanitizing
Kitchen sanitation
Work station sanitation
Sanitation standards compliance
Dishwashing and sanitization
Temperature control
Inventory management
Supply inventory management
Supply ordering
Food labeling
Appearance management
Customer care
Team collaboration
Food service promotion
Attention to detail
Time management
Diversity collaboration
Inventory tracking
Complex Problem-solving
Conflict resolution
Working quickly
Flexible schedule
Professional appearance maintenance
Feedback analysis
Cost management

Interpersonal skills
Operational troubleshooting
Strong communication skills
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building
Working with diverse people
Customer feedback analysis
Food service marketing tactics
Food service sales techniques
Menu item pricing strategies
Temperature management
Recipe execution precision
Plating and presentation
Plating and portion control
Menu memorization
Soup preparation
Production scheduling
Communication skills
Cash handling
Waste reduction techniques
Basic mathematics
Kitchen equipment maintenance
Industry trends awareness
Inventory tracking semantics
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Student assessment
Sanitation standards compliance
Food storage practices
Sales support
Work station sanitation
Knife use
Plate presentation
Interpersonal skills
Time management proficiency
Food storage
Proper food temperatures
Food assembly
Safe food handling
Plates presentation