Mary Donat
Orlando,FL
Summary
Motivated School Food Service Assistant Level 2 with experience working closely with teammates to serve guests. Diligently follows recipes to prepare food ingredients and complete dishes. Conscientious and self-directed professional successful at working quickly and accurately. Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Food Service Assistant Level 2
OCPS FNS
12.2021 - Current
- Follow food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Monitor food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
- Provide exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly to maintain loyalty and satisfaction.
- Prepare fresh, appetizing meals according to dietary guidelines and menu specifications.
- Clean and maintain work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Adhere to safe work practices, food safety regulations, and corporate guidelines.
- Maintain high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
Lead Teacher/Director of Curriculum
Star Child Academy
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in coordinating school-wide events such as science fairs and literacy nights, enhancing community involvement and support for education initiatives.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Lead Teacher/Cook Shift Leader
First Step Development Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Made Breakfast and Lunch for students using the (CCFP) 4C Child Care Food Program menus an guidelines.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Coordinated field trips for classes and wrote detailed itineraries for student safety.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
After-School Program Leader/Assistant Cook
Little Angel PreSchool
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Helped prepare Breakfast, Lunch and afternoon snack for students.
- Helped order and received food orders.
- Scheduled mini-lessons, art projects and unstructured playtime for school-age children.
- Monitored student safety while conducting indoor or outdoor activities.
Education
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Central Florida Institute of Training, Inc.
Orlando, FL10.2010
Tech Certification - Education
Orlando Tech
Orlando, FL05.2005
High School Diploma -
University High School
Orlando, FL05.2001
Skills
- Portioning
- Sanitation Procedures
- Food Production
- Order Preparation
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent customer service
- Food presentation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Educational leadership
- Teacher Training
- Critical Thinking
- Group Instruction
- Training and mentoring
Certification
- 5 night Serving it Safe Training - February 2022
- 1 Day 8 Hours Nutrition Training - September 2022
- Certificate of Completion , FNS Upgrade Training Course - May 2023
- Newton and Edison Training - Nov 2023
- Culinary 1 Training- currently working on. Expected completion ~ March 14,2024
- Certified, Multiple Certification for Early Childhood Education throughout my teaching career- 1998~2015
Languages
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
School Food Service Assistant Level 2
OCPS FNS
12.2021 - Current
Lead Teacher/Director of Curriculum
Star Child Academy
01.2004 - 01.2014
Lead Teacher/Cook Shift Leader
First Step Development Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
After-School Program Leader/Assistant Cook
Little Angel PreSchool
01.1998 - 01.2001
Certification - Early Childhood Education
Central Florida Institute of Training, Inc.
Tech Certification - Education
Orlando Tech
High School Diploma -
University High School