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Yanija Watson

Wauwatosa,WI

Summary

Driven Leader with expertise in meal planning, dietary compliance, and kitchen operations management. Foster collaboration and communication to deliver high-quality care in fast-paced settings. Utilize nutritional knowledge to improve patient well-being and satisfaction through strategic menu development and staff coordination.

Overview

3
3
Languages
1
1
year of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Dietary aide leader

Eastcastle Place
Milwaukee, WI
07.2024 - Current
  • Led dietary aides during resident meal service at Eastcastle Place.
  • Coordinated tray setup, plating, and delivery of dining room meals, ensuring timely service and adherence to dietary standards.
  • Monitored food consumption and intake levels to ensure alignment with residents' nutrition plans and dietary requirements.

Assembled and modified meal trays for residents, accommodating their specific dietary needs.

Trained new dietary staff on sanitation and serving procedures.

  • Provided guidance to Dietary Aide staff on proper food handling techniques.
  • Communicated effectively with other members of the dietary team to coordinate meal services.
  • Facilitated effective communication between dietary department personnel and other hospital departments to streamline meal service operations.
  • Participated in regular meetings with department heads regarding changes or updates in dietary guidelines or procedures.
  • • One on one time with residents to help curate menus they like

Meat Department Clerk

Kroger
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • Wrapped, labeled, and dated meat items following store food safety standards.
  • Stocked Kroger meat department cases with fresh cuts and packaged products.
  • Rotated meat inventory to maintain freshness in Kroger refrigerated displays.

Organized backroom supplies and prepared meat cases for daily sales.

Priced, dated, wrapped and bagged meat products using department scales and stocked and rotated merchandise shelves, cases and displays for fresh and frozen meat.

  • • Answering customer product questions and taking custom meat orders
  • • sanitize and clean work areas, counters, display cases and equipment like grinders to meet health codes

Cashier

Metro market
Milwaukee, WI
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Processed Metro Market customer transactions at front end and self-checkout lanes.
  • Scanned groceries, produce, and deli items with accurate price verification.
  • Applied digital coupons, loyalty rewards, and store promotions at checkout.
  • Handled cash, card, and mobile payments with accuracy and care.
  • Greeted shoppers and answered questions about products and store services.
  • Bagged groceries and organized orders for efficient customer pickup.
  • Verified prices, coupons, and promotions during checkout transactions.
  • Balanced cash drawer and prepared deposits for shift closeout.

Child care assistant

Kinder care
Milwaukee, WI
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported KinderCare classroom routines and supervised children during daily activities.
  • Prepared learning materials for KinderCare lesson plans and play-based instruction.
  • Assisted teachers with diaper changes, feeding, and restroom support.
  • Monitored children's safety and followed KinderCare health policies.
  • Communicated with parents about daily care, behavior, and classroom needs.
  • Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
  • Assisted in planning, organizing and implementing age appropriate activities to encourage learning.

Education

Dentistry

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
09.2025 - 10.2026

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Dental terminology
  • Math and weighing skills
  • SafeServ
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Customer service
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Project management
  • Strong Communication
  • Adaptability and resilience

Languages

American Sign Language
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Limited

Timeline

Dentistry

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
09.2025 - 10.2026

Dietary aide leader

Eastcastle Place
07.2024 - Current

Meat Department Clerk

Kroger
01.2024 - 07.2024

Cashier

Metro market
09.2023 - 12.2023

Child care assistant

Kinder care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Yanija Watson