Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Sydney Ladd

Port Jefferson Station,NY

Summary

Kind, knowledgeable, and dependable professional with experience in childcare, food service, and guest operations. Well-versed in maintaining safe, clean, and nurturing environments while balancing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Highly skilled in food preparation and kitchen operations, including cooking all meals to proper internal temperatures, timing main courses and sides accurately, and following strict sanitation and food safety standards.

Experienced in maintaining organized, sanitary workspaces and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Brings strong attention to detail, time management, and consistency to every shift. In addition to kitchen responsibilities, offers a solid background in guest service and hospitality, including cash handling, point-of-sale transactions, and providing friendly, professional service to guests and families.

A strong communicator with excellent organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, able to work independently or as part of a team. Committed to safety, quality, and positive experiences for both guests and children.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

Kiddie Academy
2020.10 - Current
  • Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.

Cook

Xplore
2018.08 - 2023.12

Responsible for preparing and cooking all food items in a fast-paced kitchen environment while consistently meeting food safety and quality standards. Followed proper cooking procedures to ensure all foods were prepared to correct internal temperatures and held at safe serving temperatures in compliance with sanitation and health regulations. Timed main courses and side dishes accurately to ensure meals were served fresh, hot, and ready simultaneously during peak service times.

Maintained a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen at all times, including proper cleaning and sanitizing of workstations, cooking equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas. Practiced strict food handling procedures, including proper storage, labeling, and prevention of cross-contamination. Completed opening and closing kitchen duties, managed food prep and restocking, and cleaned up thoroughly after each shift.

Worked efficiently and independently while also collaborating with team members to keep service running smoothly. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, time management, and consistency in food preparation while adapting to high-volume demands. Prioritized safety, cleanliness, and quality to ensure a positive dining experience for all guests.

Guest Service Representative

Xplore Family Fun Center
2016.09 - 2023.12
  • Greeted guests and provided information regarding services, any questions they had, or about the attractions.
  • Verified each guest.
  • Assisted guests with check-ins in a timely manner.
  • Provided a safe & fun environment for all

Education

High School Diploma -

Comsewogue High School
Port Jefferson Station, NY
2020-07

Skills

  • care management
  • outgoing personality
  • team player
  • adaptable
  • good under pressure
  • common sense
  • efficient
  • reliable
  • on time / early
  • sociable
  • easy to get along with

Timeline

Childcare Provider

Kiddie Academy
2020.10 - Current

Cook

Xplore
2018.08 - 2023.12

Guest Service Representative

Xplore Family Fun Center
2016.09 - 2023.12

High School Diploma -

Comsewogue High School