Mary Kate Ponce
Niagara-on-the-Lake,ON
Summary
- Driven professional with a diverse background in the hospitality and retail sectors, including a pivotal role at WhiteOaks Resort & Spa. Excelled in cooking, food preparation, and customer service.
- Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Cook
WhiteOaks Resort & Spa
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Caregiver
Home Instead
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Sales Associate
Puma
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Education
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Niagara College
Welland, ON04.2025
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Niagara College
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON12.2023
Skills
Hospitality and service industry background
Food Preparation
Food handling
Cooking
Customer Service
Respectful and Compassionate
Time Management
Elderly Care
Patient Care
Daily living assistance
Timeline
Cook
WhiteOaks Resort & Spa
04.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Home Instead
02.2024 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Puma
06.2023 - 04.2024
Certificate - Personal Support Worker
Niagara College
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Niagara College
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