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Patricia Foster

NEPTUNE,NEW JERSEY

Summary

School Cafeteria Worker successful at providing nutritious meals for large numbers of students and faculty in educational institution environments. Skilled in preparing large-batch dishes, plating and table-side beverage service. Known for special gluten-free recipe preparation for special dietary needs. Entry-level Lunch Aide enthusiastic about working with students of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Passionate about nutrition and safe food handling. Excels in busy settings. Knowledgeable School Cafeteria Worker specializing in inventory receiving, sorting and storing. Expertise includes equipment operation and maintenance. Maintain cost controls through correct portioning and minimizing waste.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Package Handler

UPS
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements

Lunch Aide

Hawkswood School
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Circulated among tables to assist young students and special needs children with opening milk containers and lunch items.
  • Organized students entering cafeteria into various food lines to keep groups flowing smoothly.
  • Regulated dismissal of students by section and guided disposal of tray and silverware in return area.
  • Oversaw lunchroom workers and kitchen staff in preparation, delivery and cleaning duties.

Patient Transport Aide

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
06.1998 - 03.2010
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

School Custodian

Albemarle County Public Schools
04.1985 - 10.1988
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
  • Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.

Education

Nelson County High School
Lovingston, VA

Brookdale Community College
Neptune City, NJ

Skills

  • Ordering procedures
  • Presentation skill
  • Table clearing
  • Beverage preparation
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Place settings

Timeline

Lunch Aide

Hawkswood School
03.2023 - 06.2023

Patient Transport Aide

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
06.1998 - 03.2010

School Custodian

Albemarle County Public Schools
04.1985 - 10.1988

Package Handler

UPS

Nelson County High School

Brookdale Community College
Patricia Foster