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Heather Brown

Saskatoon,SK

Summary


Experienced with planning and preparing nutritious meals for children in a childcare setting. Utilizes knowledge of dietary needs and kitchen safety to ensure compliance and satisfaction. Track record of maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen while delivering high-quality meals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Childcare Cook

USSU Childcare Centre
07.2016 - 08.2024
  • Prepared healthy meals and snacks in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide.
  • Weekly grocery order
  • Reduced food waste by efficiently managing inventory and using proper storage techniques.
  • Ensured a safe environment by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to health codes and regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of food allergies, ensuring every child was served appropriate meals based on their dietary requirements.
  • Menu Planning 6-week rotation
  • Helped with children when needed
  • Contributed to the overall success of the childcare facility by consistently receiving positive feedback from parents regarding meal quality and variety.

Childcare Worker

EGADZ Youth Centre
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the children by adhering to health and safety protocols.
  • Established rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times, fostering open lines of communication.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by facilitating group activities and promoting positive interactions

Childcare Cook

Millie's Early Learning Centre
03.2001 - 06.2015
  • Cooked healthy meals following the Canadian Food Guide for children aged 6 months to 30 months old.
  • Prepared homemade baby food for the infants
  • Holiday meals for parents and families
  • Maintained a safe and clean kitchen
  • Prepared grocery order weekly
  • Menu planning 6-week rotation
  • Started a Cooking Club for the parents twice a month. Teaching them affordable, healthy meals. Great place for parents to meet other parents and cook together. Ran from 2003-2015
  • Held a few baby food-making workshops for parents.
  • Swept and mopped the centre at the end of the day.
  • Helped with ratio coverage when staff were on breaks.
  • Attended various workshops on nutrition, childcare.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the childcare facility by consistently receiving positive feedback from parents regarding meal quality and variety.

Education

High School Diploma -

Riverview Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK

Skills

  • Creativity in cooking
  • Cooking techniques
  • Hygiene practices
  • Meal preparation
  • Team leadership
  • Organized
  • Self motivated
  • Independent
  • Ability to connect with people
  • Work well under pressure
  • Child nutrition
  • Allergy awareness

Languages

English

Certification

  • Teacher Talk A, B, and C Certificate
  • How to deal with difficult people
  • Play and Exploration: Infant and Toddler
  • ASSIST training
  • HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Living).
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Food Safe Certification

Timeline

Childcare Cook

USSU Childcare Centre
07.2016 - 08.2024

Childcare Worker

EGADZ Youth Centre
05.2016 - 12.2016

Childcare Cook

Millie's Early Learning Centre
03.2001 - 06.2015

High School Diploma -

Riverview Collegiate

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