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Sandra Markland

Sandra Markland

Ocean Springs,Mississippi

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Dennys Corp
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
  • Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.

Cook

Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
10.2018 - 01.2022
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Transitioned between breakfast and lunch service.
  • Inspected appliances, commercial fryers, and ovens to verify proper working order.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Produced high volume covers per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction scores.
  • Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
  • Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
  • Maintained central standardized recipe and ingredient repository with nutritional and cost information.
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Planned lunch, dinner and bar menus, as well as special menus for in-house special events and catering.
  • Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Reduced restaurant's annual food and labor costs through proper budgeting, scheduling and management of inventory.
  • Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction.

Child Care Provider

My Own
05.2007 - 06.2019
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and Type.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Offered top-notch care to Number+ children at once, ranging in age from Number to Number.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Cared for children ages Age to Age in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each Timeframe.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
  • Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for Type children.
  • Provided one-on-one and peer group tutoring on core subjects for children aged Number to Number.
  • Worked with Type students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.

Child Caregiver

Keesler Air Force Base
01.2001 - 03.2007
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central De Señoritas
San Salvador El Salvador

Child Development Associate Degree -

East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS

Skills

  • Food Plating and Presentation
  • Mixing Dishes
  • Timely Food Delivery
  • Contemporary Sauce Work
  • Store Room and Walk-In Inspections
  • Kitchen Sanitization
  • Product Rotations
  • Proper Food Storage
  • Dish Preparation
  • Collaborative Relationships
  • Food Spoilage Prevention
  • Sauce Preparation
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Menu Planning
  • Institutional and Batch Cooking
  • Purchasing and Receiving
  • Ingredient Selection
  • Bulk Food Preparation
  • Critical Thinking
  • Developing Menus
  • Attentive to Detail
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Ingredient Restocking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Food Allergies
  • Dietary Restrictions
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Food Storage
  • Food Rotation
  • Food Safety and Quality

Timeline

Cook

Dennys Corp
06.2021 - 05.2022

Cook

Chick-Fil-A Restaurant
10.2018 - 01.2022

Child Care Provider

My Own
05.2007 - 06.2019

Child Caregiver

Keesler Air Force Base
01.2001 - 03.2007

High School Diploma -

Central De Señoritas

Child Development Associate Degree -

East Mississippi Community College

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