Melina Luna
Killeen
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Killeen ISD, enhancing student nutrition and promoting healthy eating habits. Skilled in meal planning and food safety, with exceptional leadership and communication abilities. Demonstrated success in improving kitchen efficiency and sanitation, significantly reducing waste while fostering a positive and educational dining environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nutrition Worker
Killeen ISD
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students through educational initiatives and menu planning.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and sanitation practices to maintain a safe working environment.
- Supported special dietary needs of students by providing appropriate meal options based on individual requirements.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with students, parents, faculty, and staff during meal times or other food-related events at the school setting.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks such as heating/cooking foods from scratch within specified timeframe for optimal freshness upon serving.
- Improved cleanliness and sanitation standards by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
- Managed food inventory, reducing waste and ensuring proper rotation of perishable items.
- Developed positive rapport with children demonstrating a caring and approachable demeanor, contributing to a welcoming cafeteria atmosphere.
- Enhanced meal quality by preparing and serving nutritious meals to students daily.
- Assisted in conducting regular kitchen equipment maintenance checks for optimal functionality and safety.
Sales Associate
Family Dollar
09.2018 - 04.2021
- 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.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
Bachelor - Animal Health And Behavior
Unity Environmental University
MaineHigh School Diploma -
The New America School
Lakewood, CO05.2013
Skills
- Meal planning expertise
- Leadership qualities
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Training experience
- Menu development
- Nutrition education
- Communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Meal planning
- Healthy eating tips
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
School Nutrition Worker
Killeen ISD
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Family Dollar
09.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor - Animal Health And Behavior
Unity Environmental University
High School Diploma -
The New America School
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