Melissa Mahon
Matewan,WV
Summary
I am getting experience at Mingo County Board of Education, excelling in meal preparation and food safety. Proven ability to work well with others in kitchen organization and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring a safe and efficient food service environment. I am willing to learn new things and new ways to do things.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Cook
Mingo County Board of Education
Williamson, WV
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of food usage, assisting in budget planning and forecasting efforts.
- Supported head cook in the development of new menu items, contributing creative ideas and suggestions.
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Improved customer satisfaction with attention to dietary restrictions and special requests.
- Consistently delivered meals on time, adhering to strict schedules for multiple classes or events.
- Reduced food waste through effective portion control and proper storage techniques.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through open communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations during busy periods.
- Ensured compliance with health codes through regular equipment cleaning and sanitation practices.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
- Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
Bus Driver
Coalfield Cap
Head Start Classrooms
05.2007 - 08.2014
- Completed pre- and post-trip bus inspections for safe passenger transportation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary bus interior by regularly inspecting for cleanliness, removing trash, and reporting necessary repairs to management.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT, and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Ensured timely arrivals and departures by strictly adhering to schedules and effectively managing unforeseen circumstances.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Maintained State driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- I remained in the Head Start centers the entire day until time to take children home. I helped the cook in the kitchen and filled in for her when she was off. I also helped in the classroom when needed.
Skills
- Knife handling
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Meal preparation
- Food storage
- Team collaboration
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Surface cleaning
- Food handling
- Cooking
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Food handler certification
Timeline
Substitute Cook
Mingo County Board of Education
05.2025 - Current
Bus Driver
Coalfield Cap
05.2007 - 08.2014