Food Service Director
Freeburg District 70
Freeburg, Illinois
07.2015 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
- Implemented a system for tracking inventory levels accurately, preventing shortages or overstock situations that could impact service quality.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing concerns proactively.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling Number meals each day.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
