Victoria Torres
Altoona,Iowa
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Nurturing and creative Daycare Cook known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in meal planning, nutritional guidance, and safe food handling to ensure healthful meals for children. Excel in time management, adaptability, and communication, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and positive interactions with staff and parents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Worker/Lead Cook
Precious Beginning's Childcare
Des Moines, Iowa
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Adhered to health and safety regulations while preparing meals for children.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness, including washing dishes, wiping down surfaces, and sweeping floors.
- Created menus based on nutritional guidelines and rotated weekly meal plans.
- Monitored expiration dates on all food products to ensure quality control.
- Developed creative ways to make nutritious meals appealing to young children's taste buds.
- Organized and maintained a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
- Provided snacks and meals in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
- Assisted in potty training and diapering children as needed.
- Ensured proper supervision of all activities including outdoor playtime.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculums to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress or concerns.
- Engaged children in creative play activities such as art projects, music time, story time.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques when necessary while maintaining a respectful attitude towards students.
- Recorded child behavior, food, and medication information for supervisors.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
Frontline Supervisor
UPS
Des Moines, Iowa
08.2013 - 11.2017
- Inspected merchandise for damage prior to loading or unloading.
- Ensured that all paperwork was completed accurately and on time.
- Secured cargo in trucks with straps, load bars, blocks and other materials.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials or operating heavy machinery.
- Maximized truck space by loading efficiently.
- Developed training plans for new staff members and provided ongoing support to ensure successful implementation of job duties.
- Reviewed employee performance regularly and set goals to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted meetings with team members to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
- Enforced safety policies and procedures among employees in the workplace.
- Evaluated employee performance against established targets and objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA04-2017
Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Early education
- Activities leadership
- Activities Planning
- Social Development
- Classroom Organization
- Menu Planning
- Food Storage
- Child Nutrition
- Meal Preparation
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Essentials Child Care Preservice Online Certificate
- Universal Precautions for Iowa Early Childhood and School age Professionals Certificate
Timeline
Daycare Worker/Lead Cook
Precious Beginning's Childcare
11.2022 - 05.2024
Frontline Supervisor
UPS
08.2013 - 11.2017
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- Essentials Child Care Preservice Online Certificate
- Universal Precautions for Iowa Early Childhood and School age Professionals Certificate
High School Diploma -
Des Moines Area Community College
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