Lindsay Stroman
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented food preparation professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Collaborative team player experienced in maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments. Deep understanding of food safety, OSHA, and health code requirements.
Creative daycare worker with several years of hands-on experience supervising children in safe, educational learning environment. Communicative and punctual individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals and developing routines and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and strong sense of responsibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher/Daycare Cook
First Baptist Child Development Center
Kilgore, TX
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated creative teaching techniques.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving activities.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Met with parents to discuss child behavior and academic progress.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Produce Clerk
Price Chopper
Watertown, NY
07.2013 - 11.2013
- Received and stocked incoming produce shipments.
- Organized displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the store.
- Rotated produce items to ensure freshness.
- Checked for quality, ripeness, and overall condition of products before stocking shelves.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered questions regarding nutritional value or storage tips.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and restocked as needed.
- Cleaned work areas throughout shift to maintain sanitation standards.
- Weighed, labeled, priced, and packaged produce items for sale.
- Monitored temperature logs for refrigerators and freezers.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting each customer promptly.
- Replenished display cases as necessary throughout the day.
- Stayed up-to-date on new products offered in the department.
- Stocked, rotated and faced products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
- Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
- Followed company guidelines for cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces and equipment.
- Monitored work environment to maintain safety, cleanliness and organization.
- Built displays and arranged department products to create attractive presentations, highlighting featured and seasonal items.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe shopping environment.
- Monitored temperature controls for produce storage areas to maintain optimal freshness.
- Stocked produce displays with fresh fruits and vegetables, keeping items organized and accessible.
Cashier
Dollar Tree Stores
Clarksville, TN
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
Cashier, Bagger, Deli/Bakery, Floral, Manager
Kroger
Clarksville, TN
07.2006 - 09.2011
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Checked expiration dates on food items prior to bagging them.
- Monitored stock levels in store checkout areas and restocked as needed.
- Collected shopping carts from parking lot and returned to store.
- Loaded packages and bags into shopping carts and transferred goods to customer vehicles.
- Processed coupons correctly during checkouts according to company policy.
- Packed purchased items in shopping bags appropriately to avoid bag breaks and spills.
- Maintained smooth check out process by frequently replenishing bag supply and retrieving grocery baskets and carts.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bagging area to ensure efficient workflow.
- Adapted to various customer needs, providing personalized bagging solutions.
- Utilized knowledge of store layout to assist customers in finding products or sections.
- Complied with health and safety regulations to ensure a safe shopping environment.
- Assisted in inventory counts and shelf restocking during downtime.
- Unpacked, verified and recorded incoming merchandise or material.
- Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing on conveyors or loading docks.
- Assembled, lined and padded cartons and containers.
- Performed regular quality checks on products to ensure they met quality standards before being put out on display.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate floral arrangements based on their needs and preferences.
- Maintained up-to-date records of sales transactions including invoices and receipts for accounting purposes.
- Promoted customer satisfaction by recommending flower pairings and greenery options for floral arrangements.
- Set up colorful and inspiring store displays and arrangements.
- Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
- Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
- Followed company recipes for preparing foods such as soups, salads, sandwiches.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
- Inspected labels on deli products to verify accuracy of pricing.
- Sliced meats and cheeses and weighed deli items for customers.
- Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
- Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
- Updated food displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Informed customers of deli specials to increase profits.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
- Offered samples to promote and upsell specials.
Skills
- Child Development
- Training in food handling preparation
- Lesson Planning
- Sanitation
- Dish preparation
- Food handling
- Customer Service
- Cleaning and organization
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Storage
Certification
- CDA certificate
Timeline
Preschool Teacher/Daycare Cook
First Baptist Child Development Center
07.2014 - 03.2020
Produce Clerk
Price Chopper
07.2013 - 11.2013
Cashier
Dollar Tree Stores
11.2012 - 03.2013
Cashier, Bagger, Deli/Bakery, Floral, Manager
Kroger
07.2006 - 09.2011
- CDA certificate
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