Experienced and hardworking former cook with a strong passion for the culinary arts. Consistently maintained a clean and organized station at the restaurants I have worked at, even during busy periods. Committed to exceptional customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction. I take pride in exceeding expectations. Also I have over 5 years of experience teaching and caring for children at different DayCares/ learning centers. Seeking a positive environment to showcase skills and continue growth in the restaurant industry as well in Daycare. I am very well versed in adapting to different environments and have never shyed away from a challenging role. When I do something, no matter what it is, I give it 100% and aim to be the very best at what I do.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher/Assistant Director
Jeran Day School
5612 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60646
08.2022 - Current
Teacher of a toddler classroom (11 students total)
Greet parents and children with a smile on my face at drop off and pick up.
Would do activities based on the Lesson Plan such as: art, math, small motor, large motor, and letter recognition.
Filled out accident reports, sick forms, medication forms for the children.
Made sure to develop a strong relationship with the children.
Make sure at the end of the day to sanitize all the toys.
Serve breakfast, lunch and snack to the children.
Get the children ready to go out for walks when the weather is nice and apply sunscreen on them.
Have the children play in different areas such as: transportation, kitchen, make believe, blocks and animals.
Fill out observation sheets for each child, have phone conference with the parents to let them know where their child is at regarding their milestones.
Have meet and greets with new parents, show the classroom and how the classroom is run daily.
Take pictures of the children doing their activities for each day and post it on Brightwheel for the parents to know what their child was doing.
Communicate with the parents through Brightwheel.
DIRECTOR:
Worked on doing monthly schedules for staff.
Have a strong healthy relationship with the parents, staff and children.
Did tours of the center to new interested parents.
Answer phone calls and give information about enrollment and tuition.
Be part of the meet and greets to answer questions the teachers don't have an answer to.
Get with the other Director at the other location when I am having an issue to help me resolve the problem, if I am not able to do it myself.
Make sure the lunch company brought all the food for the children and would contact the company if they missed anything, to have them bring it before its lunch time.
Print and hand enrollment forms to new incoming parents.
Work on children and staff folders.
When a teacher calls off and there isn't any extra teachers, I step in to be the teacher for the day which would be infants or preschool.
Train new staff hired by the owner.
Conducted once a month fire drill for staff and children.
Evaluated teachers performance through classroom observations and provide feedback for improvement.
Have all the paperwork up to date especially when it's time for inspections from the fire department, DCFS, pest control and health inspector.
Cook
Panera Bread
Elmhurst, IL
08.2019 - 06.2022
I would clean and set up my line before starting to make salads or sandwiches.
I would serve the food and would package it for delivery or pick up.
When food is being serve I make sure my food looks great before sending it out.
I clean and sanitize my line before leaving.
Make sure the garbage is taken out.
I prep sandwiches, salads and soups.
I answer questions the costumer have about sandwiches or salads.
I help my coworkers when I see they are struggling.
Be on time and be presentable with the Panera Bread Dress code.
Always positive and having a smile on my face.
Respectful to everyone and goes by the rules.
Teacher Assistant Volunteer
KIDDIE KORRAL ACADEMY
Chicago, IL
08.2017 - 04.2019
GREET PARENTS AND CHILDREN WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE
WAIT TO RESIVE BREAKFAST TO PASS IT OUT TO THE KIDS
WOULD DO CIRCE TIME : ALPHABET, NUMBERS, SHAPES, COLORS, MONTHS, DAYS OF THE WEEK, AND ANIMAL NOISES
FILL OUT WEEK BY WEEK ACTIVITY LOG
FILL OUT BEHAVIOR AND ACCIDENT REPORTS
SPEAK TO THE PARENTS CHILD AND LETTING THEM KNOW HOW THEIR CHILD IS DOING IN SCHOOL
GIVE TOURS TO NEW PARENTS TRYIG TO ENROLL IN THE CENTER
CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOYS, TABLES, AND FLOORS
TAKE THE KIDS FOR A WALK AROUND THE BLOCK AND TAKE THEM OUT TO THE PLAYGROUND
CLEAN AND TAKE GARBAGE OUT BEFORE CLOCKING OUT
Cook
BIG AND LITTLES
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 03.2017
I would clean and sanitize tables and floors in the dinning room
Would start with prepping the vegetables and the meat before opening the restaurant
Clean the grill to start cooking the meat
Starts to make the food in order, and making them in a nice clean fashion way
Greets customers with respect and with a positive attitude
Answers phones and takes orders, repeats order back to them to make sure its correct
Have a positive attitude all the time, in and out of work
Helps other coworkers when they need help
Train people to see if they qualify for the job
(Ex: Train people on the fryer, grill, and the line.)
Keep the station I am in clean
Can multitask while being able to do the line and fryer.
Waitress
PIZZA HUT
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 07.2015
Pizza Hut - 1601 N Western Ave Chicago IL (1601 N Western Ave)
Takes fast orders and serves the food in order and fast
Cleans and sanitize tables, floors, windows, beverage station, and restrooms
Greets customers with respect and with a smile and takes their orders
Cash register counts money to get the correct amount
Takes phone orders and repeats order to know it is correct
Be on time and have a good appearance at all times in compliance with the Pizza Hut Dress Code
Have a positive attitude all the time in and off work hours
Education
High School Diploma -
Golder College Prep
Chicago, IL
06-2014
Skills
Self-motivated
Extremely organized
Training new staff both in Daycare or Restaurant
Have a great communication with staff, parents and children
Healthy relationship building
Cleaning and sanitation in either daycare centers or restaurant
Having patience and empathy for children
Problem solver and decision maker
Accomplishments
Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus
Improvement towards hiring new staff and training them anywhere on the kitchen
Accomplished how fast the the orders are made
One of the best staff member there is in the restaurant
Makes best choices that benefit the child
Teaches the child to be kind and caring to others
Grows a bond with the child
Became Director in charge after 2 months of having my CDA.
References
PIZZA HUT: 1601 N WESTERN AVE
Alexander Rosario: Co-worker; 773-936-2975
BIG AND LITTLES: 1310 N Milwaukee Ave
Victor Martinez: Cook Manager; 872-301-9371
Kiddie Korral Academy
Kallena Colon: Assistant Director; 773-564-0594
Panera Bread:
Issac Shamoon: Manager; 773-386-1710
Jeran Day School: 5612 N Milwaukee Ave
Marissa Gutierrez: 773-940-5168
Erendira Rosario: 312-774-1579
Sherlene Solomon: 708-573-5639
Certification
Child Development Associate (CDA) - Council for Professional Recognition