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Rita Baca

Mescalero,NM

Summary

Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and efficient in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven people skills. Friendly line cook with 5 years of experience taking fast food orders and cooking food. Adaptable multi-tasker with talents in assisting customers, entering orders into POS system and cooking simple items. Accurate when preparing food to meet customer requests. Dependable food service professional with 5 years of experience collecting payments, taking orders and preparing food. Outgoing teammate willing to assist employees with whatever they need help with and enuring excellent customer service. Known for arriving early to take over from earlier shift workers before shift begins. Assistant Teacher passionate about helping children complete tasks and learn new concepts. Skilled at evaluating student progression and adapting lesson plans to facilitate learning and growth. Caring and compassionate with students from diverse backgrounds and with different learning styles. Dedicated Assistant Teacher with excellent communication and coordination skills demonstrated through previous classroom experience. Compassionate, professional and committed to student learning and overall wellbeing. Quick to jump in and help teacher with student or administrative needs. Detail-oriented Assistant Teacher lends creative approach to classroom preparation, policy and presentation. Promotes collaborative environment focused on curriculum and strategy development prioritizing productive, customizable learning practices. Passionate teacher excels at sharing unique approach to individualized instruction to keep students on pace. No task too small in supporting teachers, administrators and at-large school community. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Teacher

Mescalero Head Start
11.2022 - Current
  • Increased student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into curriculum.
  • Enhanced students'' critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
  • Ensured safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lessons, promoting interdisciplinary learning among students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.
  • Created visually appealing bulletin boards that showcased student work and reinforced key concepts from lessons.
  • Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
  • Assisted in creating safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.

Line Cook

AARD Race Track And Casino
03.2018 - 10.2021
  • Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Checked each food item for freshness and provided feedback to kitchen supervisor for removal.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Cleaned counters, food preparation areas and equipment with sanitizing spray to reduce risk of cross-contamination.
  • Managed 5-person staff, supervised preparation of Special Event] foods and explained steps for readying specialty items, including set up foe even and presentation of food.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.

Salad Girl

Billy The Kid Race Track And Casino
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests.
  • Assisted customers with carry-out service.
  • Transported dirty utensils, dishes and trays to kitchen to support efficient cleaning.
  • Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
  • Ensured exceptional guest experiences through attentive service.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions.
  • Managed customer deliveries and assisted with carrying out orders to promote maximum satisfaction.
  • Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
  • Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Home Health Caregiver

Addus HealthCare Inc.
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
  • Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Education

Associate of Arts - General Education

NMSU-A
Alamogordo, NM
05.2017

GED -

Alamogordo Adult Education
Alamogordo New Mexico
05.2015

Skills

  • Food rotation
  • Food preparation
  • Ingredients measuring
  • Teamwork
  • Grill management
  • Deep frying
  • Kitchen organization
  • Kitchen equipment sanitation
  • Cooking
  • Order fulfillment
  • Good listening skills
  • Money handling abilities
  • Patient care
  • Medication Administration
  • Care plan assessment
  • Team building
  • Supervision
  • Customer service
  • Behavior Management
  • Child Protection
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Parent and Caregiver Relations
  • Curriculum Design
  • Guest Services
  • Safety and Supervision
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Positive Student Engagement
  • Learning Assessments
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Parent and Caregiver Relations
  • Curriculum Design
  • Guest Services
  • Safety and Supervision
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Classroom Safety Practices
  • Positive Student Engagement

Certification

Adult and Child CPR/ First aid

Food Handlers certificate

Head Start Summit Training

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

Mescalero Head Start
11.2022 - Current

Line Cook

AARD Race Track And Casino
03.2018 - 10.2021

Salad Girl

Billy The Kid Race Track And Casino
05.2015 - 09.2017

Home Health Caregiver

Addus HealthCare Inc.
02.2015 - 01.2016

Associate of Arts - General Education

NMSU-A

GED -

Alamogordo Adult Education

Adult and Child CPR/ First aid

Food Handlers certificate

Head Start Summit Training

Rita Baca