Susan Ricketson
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Experienced Nutrition Assistant with 7 years of experience serving healthy meals. Talented at time management, organizing and food preparation skills. Flexible and dependable when working with others and open to building new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Assistant
Polk County Public Schools
10.2017 - Current
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for students, adhering to dietary guidelines and allergy restrictions.
- Assisted in training new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and customer service expectations to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Increased efficiency in the serving line by organizing meal components, refilling condiment stations, and restocking utensils as needed.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients and leftovers.
- Cleaned and sanitized surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches and special events.
- Served food according to temperature, safety and presentation guidelines.
- Tracked meal purchases and accepted payments at cash register.
Accounts Receivable Assistant
CHE-Trinity Health
08.2007 - 03.2014
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns regarding their account status or charges billed.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining attention to detail, resulting in reduced errors in financial documentation.
- Posted cash and check receipts by entering and verifying transactions from local deposits and lockboxes.
- Billed customers by sending statements.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive financial information, ensuring full compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Improved overall cash flow by identifying and resolving issues related to unapplied payments, reducing instances of lost revenue.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, verifying data accuracy and reconciling any discrepancies found.
Education
No Degree - Business
Kirtland Community College
Grayling, MIHigh School Diploma -
Houghton Lake High School
Houghton Lake, MI06-1993
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash application
- Accounts Receivable
- Staff Management
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Certification
Food Nutrition Leadership Academy Certificate
Course completion: 10/04/2024
Timeline
Nutrition Assistant
Polk County Public Schools
10.2017 - Current
Accounts Receivable Assistant
CHE-Trinity Health
08.2007 - 03.2014
Food Nutrition Leadership Academy Certificate
Course completion: 10/04/2024
No Degree - Business
Kirtland Community College
High School Diploma -
Houghton Lake High School
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