Jessica Tatt
Powder Springs
Summary
Dynamic School Nutrition Assistant with a proven track record at Paulding County School District, excelling in meal preparation and staff training. Enhanced student satisfaction through innovative menu planning and effective problem-solving. Committed to food safety and sanitation, successfully reducing waste while maintaining compliance with health regulations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nutrition Assistant
Paulding County School District
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Assisted in menu planning, ensuring variety and balanced nutrition for students.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food service areas to promote efficiency.
- Collaborated with staff to address dietary restrictions and special meal requests.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to optimize supply management.
- Trained new team members on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to enhance meal offerings based on student preferences.
- Supported daily operations by managing cash register transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted in training new hires on kitchen procedures, safety protocols, and customer service expectations to ensure seamless integration into the team.
- Participated in ongoing professional development programs to stay current on industry trends related to nutrition, food safety, and best practices for school cafeterias.
- Increased efficiency in the serving line by organizing meal components, refilling condiment stations, and restocking utensils as needed.
- Reduced food waste by implementing portion control measures and tracking leftover items for repurposing or donation efforts.
- Managed cash transactions efficiently during lunch service, ensuring timely processing of payments.
- Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels.
- Prepared ingredients and recipe components ahead of time.
- Ensured compliance with local health regulations through regular equipment maintenance checks and thorough kitchen inspections.
Education
Paulding County High School
Dallas, GASkills
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- Supervisory skills
- Food presentation
- Training staff
- Health regulations
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Problem-solving
Timeline
School Nutrition Assistant
Paulding County School District
09.2023 - Current
Paulding County High School