Shirley Rodriguez
Sayreville Board of Education
Sayreville,NJ
35
years of professional experience
Experienced operations and food service professional with strong leadership, scheduling, customer service, and records management skills. Known for keeping teams organized, supporting safe environments, and handling daily responsibilities with reliability.
Work History
Lunch Aide /Recess Monitor
8 Months- Supervised students during lunch periods, maintaining orderly and safe cafeteria behavior.
- Monitored seating areas for spills, disruptions, and safety concerns.
- Guided students in following lunchroom rules and school expectations.
- Assisted younger students with opening lunch items and navigating cafeteria routines.
- Supported cafeteria staff by organizing tables and clearing lunch areas.
Bus Monitor
8 Months- Assisted students with safe seating, securement, and supervised movement on assigned buses.
- Enforced transportation safety procedures, including seatbelt use and bus conduct expectations.
- Monitored student behavior during bus routes, maintaining safe, orderly boarding and departure.
- Communicated route concerns and student incidents to drivers and school transportation staff.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, following established safety protocols and reporting requirements.
- Conducted thorough inspections of the bus before and after each route, identifying potential safety hazards or maintenance needs.
- Secured special seats and restraint devices used by students.
- Managed emergency bus evacuations with appropriate use of the emergency door.
Front End Barista Supervisor
6 Years 7 Months- Supervised daily food service operations, ensuring consistent hospitality standards and timely meal delivery.
- Trained front-line staff on sanitation, safety, and service procedures to support compliant kitchen workflows.
- Coordinated event catering setup, service, and breakdown for meetings, conferences, and special functions.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished supplies to maintain efficient kitchen and service operations.
- Scheduled staff assignments and adjusted coverage to support peak service periods and special events.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Reduced conflict incidents significantly, fostering cohesive team environment through effective conflict resolution strategies.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure full coverage during peak hours without overstaffing, balancing customer service with cost efficiency.
Patient Safety Sitter
2 Years 9 Months- Maintained continuous observation to prevent falls, elopement, and unsafe patient behaviors.
- Monitored patient movement and promptly alerted nursing staff to changes in condition or behavior.
- Documented patient activity, safety concerns, and shift updates with accuracy and consistency.
- Provided calm redirection to reduce agitation and support patient cooperation with care plans.
Dietician Assistant
17 Years 4 Months- Assessed patient nutritional needs and developed individualized meal plans supporting clinical treatment goals.
- Monitored lab values, intake records, and weight trends to refine nutrition interventions accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams to adjust diets based on changing conditions.
- Educated patients and families on therapeutic diets, portion control, and long-term nutrition management.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
- Developed educational materials on various nutrition topics for distribution to clients or publication within local communities.
- Managed confidential records, forms, and correspondence in compliance with hospital procedures.
- Tracked documentation accuracy and resolved missing information to maintain complete files.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
Food Service Supervisor
17 Years 6 Months- Supervised meal service operations, ensuring timely delivery of patient trays and staff meals.
- Coordinated food preparation workflow, maintaining compliance with sanitation and infection-control standards.
- Trained food service staff on portioning, tray assembly, safety procedures, and service expectations.
- Monitored special diet orders, verifying accuracy of meal selections for clinical requirements.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Closely monitored food safety procedures ensuring consistent adherence to HACCP guidelines, preventing foodborne illnesses.
- Oversaw training of more than 100 team members.
Catering Server
19 Years 9 Months- Served catered meals to patients, visitors, and staff with prompt, courteous service.
- Assembled trays, verified meal accuracy, and followed dietary restrictions carefully.
- Delivered food carts throughout facility while maintaining sanitation and temperature standards.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely setup and replenishment of catering items.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Contributed to team success by cross-training in various roles such as bartender, server assistant, or line cook when necessary.
- Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
- Worked with banquet manager to coordinate event set up and schedule.
- Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
- Monitored staff money handling for suspicious behaviors like card skimming.
Food & Nutrition Aide
25 Years 9 Months- Prepared patient meals following therapeutic diets and diet office instructions.
- Verified meal trays for accuracy, allergies, and special nutrition restrictions.
- Delivered food carts promptly while maintaining temperature and sanitation standards.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to resolve patient meal requests and diet changes.
- Fostered a supportive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with fellow Food and Nutrition Assistants.
- Contributed to team success by providing cross-training support for colleagues in various Food and Nutrition Assistant tasks as needed.
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - Business
Skills
Fast learner
Multitasking and time management
Clear communication
Records management
Document and file management
Customer service
Scheduling
High volume phone inquiries
Meeting planning
Schedule management
Mail management
Documentation and recordkeeping
Schedule coordination
Calendar management
Filing and data archiving
Appointment coordination
Affiliations
St. Stan's Altar Rosary Society
St. Bart's Columbiettes
Sayreville War Memorial H.S. Band Parents
Timeline
Lunch Aide /Recess Monitor
Sayreville Board of Education
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Bus Monitor
Sayreville Board of Education
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Front End Barista Supervisor
IEEE-USA / Eurest Compass Group
10.2018 - 05.2025Read More
Patient Safety Sitter
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.2015 - 10.2017Read More
Dietician Assistant
Raritan Bay Medical Center
06.2000 - 10.2017Read More
Food Service Supervisor
Raritan Bay Medical Center
04.2000 - 10.2017Read More
Catering Server
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.1998 - 10.2017Read More
Food & Nutrition Aide
Raritan Bay Medical Center
01.1992 - 10.2017Read More
Berkley Business School
No Degree from Business
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Perth Amboy High School
High School Diploma
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