Assistant director/ kitchen food services
Southside Christian Childcare
Jeffersonville, IN
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted in developing and implementing educational programs for children.
- Coordinated daily classroom activities and ensured smooth transitions between tasks.
- Managed communication between parents and staff regarding children's progress.
- Monitored compliance with health and safety regulations in childcare settings.
- Managed daily workflow of personnel by assigning tasks, tracking progress and providing assistance when needed.
- Supervised recruitment process including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions and onboarding new hires.
- Developed and managed a team of 10 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations among all personnel.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Managed inventory and resources to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Received incoming shipments and reviewed contents against purchase order for accuracy.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Prepared ingredients for daily menu items and specials.
- Operated kitchen equipment to ensure safe and efficient food preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations during service.
- Assisted in plating and presenting dishes according to restaurant standards.
- Followed recipes and portion guidelines for consistent food quality.
- Managed food storage procedures to maintain freshness and safety standards.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove, and refrigerator.
- Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.