Zameeyah Finney
Newark,NJ
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at KinderCare Learning Centers, excelling in quality control and inventory management. Demonstrated effective communication and multitasking skills, significantly reducing food waste through strategic portion control. Committed to fostering team collaboration and maintaining health and safety compliance, ensuring a high standard of service and operational excellence.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
- Developed and maintained clean and organized kitchen workspace, setting standard for team.
Director
Camp Merry Heart
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Navigated company through periods of significant change, maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
- Achieved remarkable turnaround of underperforming divisions through strategic leadership and restructuring.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Counselor
YMCA
06.2006 - 09.2010
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Worked closely with families to support clients in their recovery process and strengthen relationships among family members.
- Supervised meetings with family members to help create support system for clients.
Education
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
Union County College
Cranford, NJAssociate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Rising Tide
Newark, NJ07.2018
GED - College Prep
Abraham Clark Highschool
Roselle, NJ06.2007
Skills
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Portion control
- Time management
- Effective planner
- New hire training
- Allergen awareness
- Food costing
- Positive and professional
- ServSafe certified
- Health and safety compliance
- Labor management
- Multitasking and organization
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Cook
KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - Current
Director
Camp Merry Heart
05.2011 - 03.2013
Counselor
YMCA
06.2006 - 09.2010
Bachelor Of Early Childhood Care And Education - Education
Union County College
Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Rising Tide
GED - College Prep
Abraham Clark Highschool
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