Jennifer Cooper
Malvern
Summary
Dedicated daycare teacher with a strong work ethic and expertise in child safety, honed at Tiny Scholars Daycare. Proven ability to foster communication and problem-solving skills in children while maintaining a clean and organized environment. Recognized for building positive relationships with parents and implementing effective lesson planning strategies. CPR and first aid certified.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Scholars Daycare
10.2024 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
Kitchen Staff Member
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Contributed to positive workplace culture through strong teamwork, open communication, and a commitment to excellence.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination during peak service hours.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen, maintaining sanitary conditions per local health department guidelines.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Followed sanitary food handling procedures, focused on correct use of covers and labels and discarded ingredients by expiration date.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and utilizing proper storage techniques.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
Crew Member
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
02.2011 - 03.2022
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
- Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with diligent attention to details while assembling meals.
- Assisted in reducing wait times by efficiently managing customer queues during peak hours.
- Ensured proper food storage protocols were followed, contributing to improved food safety measures within the establishment.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Exceeded performance expectations consistently, receiving recognition from supervisors for dedication to job responsibilities.
- Contributed to increased sales by upselling menu items and promoting special offers.
- Strengthened workplace safety by promptly identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to continuously update knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Maintained high standards of personal hygiene and cleanliness, contributing to healthy dining environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, leading to improved customer experiences.
- Supported training of new crew members, leading to more efficient onboarding process.
Education
N/A -
Malvern High School
Malvern, ARSkills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Health and safety
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Active listener
- CPR and first aid
- Friendly and likeable
- Emotionally supportive
- Approachable
- First aid training
- Decision-making
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Tiny Scholars Daycare
10.2024 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2022 - 10.2024
Crew Member
Cracker Barrell Old Country Store
02.2011 - 03.2022
N/A -
Malvern High School
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