Virginia Magnaye

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple tasks
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
• Manage time efficiently in order to complete tasks within deadlines
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethics
• Cultivate interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others

Served for seven (7) years as a member of the HEALTHCARE TEAM (being the cook ) in assisted retirement facility that provides accommodation/recreation/food services to French nuns- home and convent to retired nuns with the goal of providing utmost care to the overall aspects of their well-being as seniors

In-charged of operating and managing ‘ONE-MAN ' Team Kitchen with myself as SOLO COOK and lone staff multi-tasker

Professionally addressed residents' health issues, nutritional requirements, food sensitivities /allergies for their own comfort and betterment of overall well-being

Planned menus for daily lunch and supper (full course meals) as well as for different events, seasons and special occasions like birthdays

Performed daily tasks- prioritization and routines, namely; following recipes, safety guidelines and procedures; repetitive tasks; working well under pressure; fast-paced working environment; and strict adherence to timelines

Kept kitchen clean, sanitized and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks

In-charged of looking after those nuns who preferred not to go out or join certain outings due to their incapacity to do so on their own (i.e., with impaired vision, dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer, on wheelchair, etc)

Supervised helper nuns who were assigned to do light work in the kitchen like drying some dishes and putting them away as a sort of mental exercise and keep them active especially those with mild signs of dementia and Alzheimer's

Accorded lots of patience and compassion directing and managing such type of old volunteers/ helper nuns for a cause, as part of being a mentor and team-player

• Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development
• Collaborated closely with parent in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments
• Promoted intellectual development through reading, storytelling, and engaging educational activities
• Ensured kid's safety and comfort by consistently monitoring her environment and addressing potential hazards
• Prepared and served healthy meals and snacks for the family
• Performed housekeeping duties (cleaning, laundry, pantry organization, changing linens, etc)
• Taking care of plants (indoor and outdoor)

For 2 years here my responsibilities :

as COOK included operation and management of 'ONE-MAN' Team Kitchen with myself as solo cook and lone kitchen staff tasked to do the following:

• Planned menus based on Canada Food Guide and also prepare weekly grocery list and required quantities
• Conferred and collaborated with management team regarding menu changes/revisions to accommodate dietary restrictions, offer variety meal choices, and apprise them of food substitutions and other concerns
• Oversaw overall day-to-day operations of the kitchen ensuring efficiency, organization and adherence to established procedures
• Implemented and monitored food safety protocols, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in kitchen

as SUPPORT STAFF, directly working with babies, toddlers and preschoolers at daycare, included were the following:

• Provided room support to staff's routines during lunch, coffee breaks and as the need arises
• Observe, assist and supervise kids during play, meals, bathroom breaks and other activities (indoor and outdoor)
• Report progress or observations to supervisors esp. those that need immediate attention
• Nap-time support; tend to the emotional needs of the kids
• Interact with kids; read, play and do crafts with them
• Respect, support and guide child's quest for independence to do age- appropriate tasks on his own and at same time promote self-esteem
• Diapering and toilet-training; proper hand-washing and other healthy practices
• Prepare craft materials/props
• Check walkway and playground safety daily
• Conduct monthly fire drill

• Prepared meals and snacks, portioned, wrapped, set -up and assembled utensils, trays and carts
• Paid attention to kids' food allergies/sensitivities/intolerances
• Delivered food carts to rooms and picked up dishes for washing
• Washed, dried and folded laundry for kitchen and children's rooms
• Performed daily kitchen safety checklist
• Attended to health inspector's queries during visits