Michael Dwyer
Newton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Green Life Market and Allegro School, specializing in safe food handling practices and customer engagement. Excelled in creating efficient, clean environments and fostering positive relationships, significantly enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in cooking and a proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, ensuring top-notch service delivery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Associate
Green Life Market
Andover, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Ensured timely replenishment of supplies during peak hours, minimizing potential disruptions to customer service levels.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
Personal Care Aide
Private/Division of Developmental Disabilities
Califon, Nj
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for increased comfort and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for client, reducing health risks and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patient with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers, allowing them necessary time away while maintaining peace of mind about their loved one''s care.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and families, resulting in trust and effective communication.
- Took adult client out in the community including going to the gym, food shopping, hiking and shopping.
Teachers Assistant
Allegro School
125 Ridgedale Ave, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
01.1998 - 01.2018
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior, creating conducive environment for learning.
- Worked in the Foodservice department teaching student how to cook
- Started a Food Program at the Allegro Adult Day program. Clients Assisted in preparing lunch for 30 clients and cleaning up after.
- Job coach. Assisted clients at a variety of job sites.
- Helped to start a Prom for the students. Organized and prepared food to Cater for the prom.
- Assisted in the main office.
Education
Chefs Training Program
Natural Gourmet Cookery School
Manhattan, NY04.1995
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- Customer Engagement
- Workplace Safety
- Stock Rotation
- Cooking
Timeline
Deli Associate
Green Life Market
09.2022 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Private/Division of Developmental Disabilities
01.2016 - 03.2021
Teachers Assistant
Allegro School
01.1998 - 01.2018
Chefs Training Program
Natural Gourmet Cookery School