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Latara Smith

Austin,TX

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafeteria Supervisor

Kipp Austin Public Schools
03.2019 - Current
  • Set and oversaw weekly and special event menu plans.
  • Directed food preparation and cooking activities to meet health and safety standards.
  • Reviewed monthly sales reports regularly identifying trends that resulted in actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Collaborated with school administration to address student dietary needs and preferences for menu planning purposes.

Cafeteria Specialist

KIPP
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop daily menus that catered to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
  • Followed proper procedures for use of government-provided commodities.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous service in a busy cafeteria setting.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the cafeteria, adhering to food safety regulations.

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Charlton Methodist Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
  • Transported patients to and from all appointments such as CT scans., X-rays, etc in timely manner.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
  • Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.
  • Ensure HIPPA compliance.

Food Service Assistant/Catering Associate

Charlton Methodist Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2017
  • Delivered food trays to patients in timely manner.
  • Maintain knowledge of current product locations.
  • Consistently received a 100% rate of customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on patients to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
  • Emphasized fast, friendly customer service.

CASHIER/Customer Service Representative

Walmart
10.2004 - 06.2014
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (NA0010387621) - Nursing Assistance

PCI
Dallas, TX
06.2016

High School Diploma -

Justin F Kimball High School
Dallas, TX
05.2002

Skills

  • Kitchen Staff Supervision
  • Supplies Forecasting
  • Timesheet Organization
  • Food Safety
  • Meal Preparation
  • Operational Reporting
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Honest and Dependable

Timeline

Cafeteria Supervisor

Kipp Austin Public Schools
03.2019 - Current

Cafeteria Specialist

KIPP
03.2018 - 03.2019

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Charlton Methodist Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2018

Food Service Assistant/Catering Associate

Charlton Methodist Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2017

CASHIER/Customer Service Representative

Walmart
10.2004 - 06.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant (NA0010387621) - Nursing Assistance

PCI

High School Diploma -

Justin F Kimball High School
Latara Smith