Keely Dankel

I for a short time lead little humans into becoming great people, i had to make menus meeting state standards for children, as well as education, crafting sensory and other learning aspects.

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.

Along with cooking for my residents i also took on the role of activities assistant specifically for memory care, i love all the hands on interactions i got with my residents and got to build a bond not only by making there meals fresh and warm but also by spending more one on one time with them making crafts, playing card games, dancing or even just watching a movie! :)

• Supported emotional well-being of residents with personalized one-on-one interactions and attentive care during activities.
• Enhanced resident engagement by organizing and leading diverse activities such as arts, crafts, games, and outings.
• Promoted cognitive health by designing mentally stimulating activities such as trivia games, puzzles, and memory exercises.
• Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
• Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.

On a day to day basis, I would look over our menu for lunch and dinner, I would time manage and prep to be sure I had everything needed for the meal and to be sure everything was prepped and cooked for when it was time to be served. I also had to look over certain menus and prep separate meals for residents with special diets. I wold be prepping and serving means for 300+ residents on a daily basis! :) most importantly team work and communication plays a big role with this position.

• Collaborated with the cook to develop daily specials that incorporated fresh ingredients from local suppliers, promoting sustainability and supporting small businesses.
• Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Supported cost-saving initiatives within the kitchen by monitoring ingredient usage and suggesting alternative options when necessary.
• Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities or special requests from cook during meal preparation.
• Assisted the cook in efficiently meeting dietary needs and restrictions of customers by preparing customized dishes.