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Skills

  • Place settings
  • Supervision
  • Culturally inclusive menu planning
  • Menu memorization
  • Adaptability in Fast-paced Environments
  • Relationship development
  • Basic budgeting and cost control
  • Cost-saving initiatives (labor/food costs)
  • Team management
  • Process improvement

Work Experiences

  • Decreased food waste by implementing a composting program that redirected 56% of waste from landfills.
  • Achieved zero health code violations during 2019 inspections.
  • Decreased food waste.
  • Kept track of the temperature in the cases, shelves, and storage areas, and reported any problems to the manager.
  • Coordinated with maintenance teams to ensure that kitchen equipment was serviced and maintained in optimal working conditions.
  • Gave out product samples, answered questions, and assisted customers in finding what they needed.
  • Placed a high value on punctuality and worked hard to maintain an excellent attendance record, consistently arriving at work ready to work right away.
  • Collaborated with nutritionists to design meals that met dietary guidelines while keeping within a budget of $16.
  • Achieved a 82% reduction in waste output.
  • Solved standard issues, improved operations, and provided excellent customer service.

Summaries

  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Eager to contribute my 5 years of related experience to the Vantage team.
  • Personable Dining Room Attendant with 10 years of customer service experience.
  • Collaborative team player experienced in organizing and executing catering for large school events, successfully serving meals to over 8 guests while maintaining excellent food safety and service quality.
  • Achieved significant cost savings.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Cafeteria Technician and outstanding performer in performance reporting and quality assurance.
  • Achieved improved ratings in annual inspections.
  • Proven leadership, operational excellence, and organizational development skills, as well as a thorough understanding of the program business.
  • Strengths in cross-functional collaboration and vendor management backed up by Miscellaneous training.
  • Collaborative team player experienced in organizing catering.

Accomplishments

  • Worked closely with nutritionists to develop balanced meals, meeting both dietary and budgetary goals for 15 meals served per day.
  • Collaborated with school administration to ensure all students, including those with dietary restrictions, had access to allergy-friendly meal options.
  • Utilized seasonal ingredients to create flexible meal plans, leading to a 38% reduction in food cost.
  • Orchestrated meal plans for special dietary needs, including gluten-free and dairy-free options, improving access for 9 students.
  • Monitored kitchen cleanliness and hygiene, passing health inspections with a score of framework over 10 consecutive inspections.
  • Developed themed meal days to drive higher student participation, increasing meal interest by 81%.
  • Reduced cafeteria operation costs by optimizing ingredient purchasing through vendor negotiations, saving 10 per year.
  • Performed daily quality checks on food presentation and serving methods, ensuring compliance with health standards and enhancing meal appeal.
  • Revised menu offerings to include locally sourced produce, resulting in a 44% increase in sustainability for the kitchen operations.
  • Created a rotating menu based on customer feedback, resulting in a 60% increase in student satisfaction surveys.

Affiliations

  • International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)
  • Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS)
  • Association for Computing Machinery
  • Association for Child Nutrition Programs (ACNP)
  • Green Restaurant Association (GRA)
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • ServSafe Food Safety Certification PMP
  • Food Bank Volunteer Denver
  • Rotary International
  • Freemason

Certifications

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification
  • Certified Workplace Diversity Facilitation for Food Service Workers
  • Forklift Safety Certification for Food Industry Workers
  • Sustainable Kitchen Operations Certification
  • Certified Food Safety Manager through standard
  • Allergen Awareness Certification (Colorado or Austin Specific)
  • Culinary Nutrition Certification from Beacon Labs
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified in Hazardous Materials Handling from Meridian
  • Salesforce

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