Zahiya Curry
Tonawanda
Summary
Detail-oriented babysitter and food preparation worker with experience in managing schedules and promoting healthy eating habits. Known for strong problem-solving skills and team collaboration, ready to enhance children's learning experiences and contribute to workplace safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Zha' Onna Wright
Tonawanda, NY
07.2024 - Current
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement in learning experiences.
- Assisted with meal preparation, promoting healthy eating habits among children.
- Managed daily schedules, coordinating playtime and educational activities effectively.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding children's progress and well-being.
- Developed creative activities to stimulate cognitive and physical development in children.
- Adapted caregiving approaches to meet individual needs of each child under supervision.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to promote safety and hygiene standards.
- Provided emotional support, fostering trust and confidence in caregiver relationships.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
Food Preparation Worker
To Go Meals
Olean, NY
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring to ensure consistency in meal preparation.
- Operated kitchen equipment including ovens, mixers, and slicers following safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations and adhered to food safety regulations during food handling.
- Assisted in menu planning by providing input on ingredient availability and seasonal options.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and improve meal assembly efficiency.
- Trained new staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Implemented inventory tracking processes to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for meal production.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures to ensure meals met quality standards before delivery.
- Kept workstation and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
- Sanitized work surfaces between food preparation, avoiding cross-contamination and maintaining food safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in consistently arriving for scheduled shifts to meet service demands.
- Organized and re-stocked various stations and self-service items.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenmore East High School
Tonawanda, NY06-2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Equipment sanitation
- Team collaboration
- Hygiene practices
- Ingredient preparation
- Food presentation
- Team contribution
- Surface sanitation
- Food preservation and storage methods
- Food storage
- Prep station maintenance
- Food waste reduction
- Time management
- Cooking equipment operation
- Problem-solving
- Supply restocking
- Decision-making
- Kitchen staff support
- Workplace safety
- Dishwasher operation
- Safe handling
Timeline
Babysitter
Zha' Onna Wright
07.2024 - Current
Food Preparation Worker
To Go Meals
06.2023 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Kenmore East High School