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Latoya James

Latoya James

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Proven Dietary Aide with a track record of enhancing kitchen efficiency and cleanliness at ISH Health Services by adeptly managing time and coordinating with staff. Excelled in delivering high-quality customer service and maintaining sanitary standards, showcasing strong problem-solving and cleaning skills. Achieved a 20% improvement in meal delivery timeliness.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Dollar Tree
08.2024 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

Dietary Aide

ISH Health Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards
  • Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures
  • Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher
  • Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.

Dietary Aide

Pennsylvania LTC
06.2022 - 01.2023
  • Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards
  • Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures
  • Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.

Stocker

Restaurant Depot
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • I reorganized things on shelves, restocked, and made sure the area was clean/ broke down and trash boxes.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.

Fry Cook/Cashier

Macdonald's
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
  • Cleaned, stocked, and restocked workstations and display cases.
  • Enhanced food quality by ensuring proper cooking times and temperatures for various fried foods.

Education

Diploma - Counseling Psychology

MLK Highschool
Philadelphia, PA
09.2027

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Food Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Computer skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Retail sales
  • Stocking
  • Materials handling
  • Heavy lifting

Timeline

Sales Associate

Dollar Tree
08.2024 - Current

Dietary Aide

ISH Health Services
08.2023 - 06.2024

Dietary Aide

Pennsylvania LTC
06.2022 - 01.2023

Stocker

Restaurant Depot
08.2021 - 07.2022

Fry Cook/Cashier

Macdonald's
06.2015 - 03.2016

Diploma - Counseling Psychology

MLK Highschool
Latoya James