Carey Layman
Craigsville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Waynesboro Public Schools, excelling in meal distribution and inventory management. Proven ability to foster teamwork and enhance student dining experiences while ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines. Strong communicator with a keen attention to detail, committed to promoting healthy choices and maintaining high sanitation standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Assistant Manager
Waynesboro Public Schools
Waynesboro, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in planning and preparing nutritious meals for students, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organization of food service areas.
- Monitored inventory levels of food supplies, reporting shortages to ensure uninterrupted meal service.
- Engaged with students during meal service, promoting a positive dining experience and encouraging healthy choices.
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations.
Bar Tender
AmVets 511
Staunton, VA
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served a variety of beverages, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Provided exceptional customer service, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area, complying with health regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, enhancing overall satisfaction and loyalty.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Cook
Valley Mission
Staunton, VA
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Prepared diverse meals following established recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels of ingredients.
- Implemented process improvements that increased kitchen productivity and reduced waste.
- Coordinated meal planning for special events, accommodating various dietary needs.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Childcare Lead Teacher
Wonderland Enrichment Center
Verona, VA
11.2019 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth.
- Led classroom management strategies promoting a positive learning environment for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with parents to build strong partnerships supporting children's development and well-being.
- Organized enrichment activities integrating art, music, and physical education into daily curriculum.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected various subjects.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
Swoope, VA05.2010
Skills
- Allergy management
- Written and verbal communication
- Sanitation rules and regulations
- Meal distribution
- Distributing meals
- Food allergies
- Telephone and E-mail communication
- Inventory management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
Servsafe Certification
Timeline
Nutrition Assistant Manager
Waynesboro Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Bar Tender
AmVets 511
10.2024 - Current
Cook
Valley Mission
06.2023 - 06.2025
Childcare Lead Teacher
Wonderland Enrichment Center
11.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School