Mariela Acosta
Teacher's Assistant
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic about working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Passionate about nutrition and safe food handling. Excels in busy settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Lunch Lady
John P. Holland Charter School
Woodland Park, NJ, NJ
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Transported dirty utensils, dishes, and trays to kitchen to help team stay on top of cleaning.
- Received and stored incoming supplies according to procedures.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
Cashier
Grace Marketplace
New York, NY
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Cashier
Juice Bar
Clifton, NJ
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
Education
No Degree - Orthodontist
Universidad Technologica De Santiago
Santiago, DRHigh School Diploma -
Liceo Secundario Francisco Gregorio Billini
Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic 09.2008 - 08.2012
Skills
Training
Money handling
Problem-solving
Special requirements
School lunch programs
Bi-Lingual
Resourceful and innovative in problem solving, communication skills and able to adapt quickly to challenges. Strong prioritization, delegation, and planning skills.
Timeline
Lunch Lady
John P. Holland Charter School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Cashier
Grace Marketplace
06.2017 - 01.2018
Cashier
Juice Bar
02.2016 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Liceo Secundario Francisco Gregorio Billini
09.2008 - 08.2012
No Degree - Orthodontist
Universidad Technologica De Santiago