Nancy Underhill
Bronson,FL
Summary
Versatile child care and food service professional with 4+ years of experience supporting staff, families, and students. Strong in team communication, staff support, and compliance. Focused on safe operations, accurate meal service, and efficient daily workflow.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Assistant
ECS4Kids
Bronson, Florida
06.2025 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals aligned with dietary guidelines and safety protocols.
- Prepared meals and snacks for ECS4Kids child care classrooms.
- Delivered meals to classrooms on schedule across ECS4Kids sites to classrooms on schedule across ECS4Kids sites
- Assisted with special diet requests and allergy-safe meal handling
- Communicated daily food service needs with teachers and center staff
- Completed routine sanitation inspections to support health and safety compliance.
- Checked temperatures of cooked foods using thermometers to ensure safe consumption.
- Assisted with regular inventory counts to keep stock records accurate.
- Sought out and implemented methods to improve food service and team performance.
Food Service Worker
Marion County Public Schools
Summerfield, Florida
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to students following established guidelines.
- Prepared breakfast and lunch items for Marion County Public Schools students
- Served meals following school nutrition guidelines and portion standards
- Ensured timely food service while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient food service operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas to ensure safe food handling.
- Sanitized kitchen equipment, counters, and dining areas daily
- Conducted sanitation checks to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Monitored food temperatures and followed safety procedures
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages.
- Operated cash register during student meal service
Lead VPK Teacher
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
Summerfield, Florida
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Develop and implement creative lesson plans that stimulate student interest and learning.
- Developed daily lesson plans aligning with VPK standards to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Design hands-on activities that promote critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to monitor student development and tailor instruction accordingly.
- Facilitate regular communication with parents to discuss student progress and classroom activities.
- Evaluated child development by conducting observations and documenting progress notes.
- Directed classroom routines and transitions while implementing positive behavior management strategies to create a nurturing environment.
- Developed engaging learning materials, set up centers, and planned classroom activities to enhance learning.
Assistant Director
Belleview Playland and Learning Center
Belleview, Florida
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed daily workflow by assigning tasks and tracking personnel progress to ensure team accountability.
- Cultivated collaborative environment that increased staff engagement and productivity.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to promote open communication and shared goals.
- Developed communication strategies that enhanced parent information flow and engagement.
- Addressed parent inquiries promptly to ensure satisfaction and build trust.
- Supported teachers with lesson planning and classroom activities.
- Communicated with families about center policies and child needs.
- Supported licensing processes by organizing essential documentation. records, attendance files, and compliance paperwork.
- Trained new staff on center routines and care standards.
- Addressed parent concerns through effective communication strategies. with calm, professional problem solving.
Education
GED -
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-1992
Skills
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Complex problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Cross-functional coordination
- Team communication
- Effective communication
- Positive mindset
- Dedicated work ethic
Certification
- FCCPC
- NAC Pending through NICCM (registered for live event Nov 13-15 2026)
- Staff Credential Verification
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
ECS4Kids
06.2025 - Current
Food Service Worker
Marion County Public Schools
07.2024 - 05.2025
Lead VPK Teacher
Bright Beginnings Learning Center
08.2022 - 06.2024
Assistant Director
Belleview Playland and Learning Center
04.2020 - 08.2022
GED -
Triton College