Sara Peckham
Head Cook/Paraprofessional
Wyoming,MI
Summary
I work at Grand Rapids Public Schools at Dickinson Elementary, I lead a staff of 4 I order the supplies for the kitchen to serve over 300 kids in a day .Im a very passionate head cook.I love being able to prepare fun an memorable meals for the kids in our school. I serve prek special ed up to 8th grade ,I serve and Im responsible for all of the dietary need of all the students at our building.
I have excellent time management and problem-solving skills, Im organized and a very dependable person, Im largely successful at managing many tasks with a positive attitude. Im very willingness to take on extra responsibilities to meet goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Grand Rapids Public School, Dickinson
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Evaluated food products to verify freshness and quality.
- Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
Sub Cook
West Michigan Jantorial
Grand Rapids, United States
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Seasoned and cooked food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience.
- 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.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
Paraprofessional
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Walker, MI
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
Education
Associate - Work Keys
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI 07.2017 - 08.2017
Skills
Staff Management
undefinedTimeline
Head Cook
Grand Rapids Public School, Dickinson
03.2023 - Current
Sub Cook
West Michigan Jantorial
06.2018 - 03.2019
Associate - Work Keys
Grand Rapids Community College
07.2017 - 08.2017
Paraprofessional
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
06.2016 - 06.2018
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