Stephanie Hopton
Orrville,OH
Summary
Dedicated school cafeteria worker with expertise in food safety, hygiene practices, and meal preparation. Proven ability to promote healthy eating habits while ensuring compliance with health standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Cafeteria Worker
Oregon City Schools District
Oregon, OH
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Prepared and served nutritious meals according to safety and health standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for meal preparation.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food service operations during peak hours.
- Ran the register to log students into their accounts to pay for meals and snacks.
- Did prepping of food items to be cooked or served.
Substitute Teacher
Oregon City Schools District
Oregon, OH
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Implemented lesson plans to ensure continuity of education during teacher absence.
- Managed classroom behavior, fostering a positive learning environment conducive to student engagement.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback on performance.
- Established rapport with students, promoting trust and encouraging participation in classroom activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
School Cafeteria Worker
Oregon City Schools District
Oregon, OH
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Followed dietary guidelines to accommodate student allergies and preferences effectively.
- Monitored food temperatures and storage conditions to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provided support in training new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Engaged with students to promote healthy eating habits through menu suggestions and education initiatives.
Manager of School Cafeteria
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Supervised daily cafeteria operations, ensuring efficient meal service and compliance with health standards.
- Developed and implemented nutrition programs to promote healthy eating among students.
- Trained and mentored staff on food safety protocols and customer service best practices.
- Collaborated with school administrators to plan menu offerings aligned with student preferences and dietary requirements.
- Did monthly inventories of all food items in the kitchen.
- ordered all things needed for the serving of meals in the kitchen.
- Put away all stock when it was delivered.
- When the pandemic shut down the schools I ran my school kitchen safely to serve students remotely.
School Cafeteria Worker
Marion City Schools
Marion, OH
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Managed cash handling procedures accurately balancing register drawers daily.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, fostering an enjoyable cafeteria atmosphere during meal times.
- Served as a positive role model for students displaying appropriate behavior while working in a high-pressure environment.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for students with allergies through careful ingredient selection and cross-contamination prevention measures.
- Enhanced food safety by implementing proper sanitation practices and maintaining a clean workspace.
- Reduced food waste by effectively managing inventory, rotating stock, and monitoring expiration dates.
- Provided exceptional customer service through friendly interactions with students, addressing any concerns or questions they had about available menu items.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities related to child nutrition trends and best practices.
- Ensured timely meal service by coordinating efforts with fellow cafeteria workers during high-traffic periods.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, OH08-2012
Skills
- Food safety
- Cooking techniques
- Hygiene practices
- Meal preparation
- Have taken any courses offered to keep up to date on all food safety or guideline changes
- Certified in food safety Protection through the Ohio Department of health
- ServSafe Certification Certificate with the ANAB-CFPManagers
- Certification In Food Protection From the Ohio Department Of Health
Certification
* Temporary Substitute teaching certificates for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years.
* Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED certified through the American Heart Association.
* Certified in Food Protection from the Ohio Department of Health.
* Manager Certified in Food Protection through the Ohio Department of Health.
Timeline
School Cafeteria Worker
Oregon City Schools District
08.2024 - 01.2026
Substitute Teacher
Oregon City Schools District
08.2022 - 05.2024
School Cafeteria Worker
Oregon City Schools District
03.2021 - 08.2022
Manager of School Cafeteria
Marion City Schools
06.2019 - 06.2020
School Cafeteria Worker
Marion City Schools
08.2013 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Business Management
Ohio Dominican University