Desired Job Title
Senior Production ManagerOperations ManagerFood Service ManagerQuality Control ManagerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: New Orleans, LAGretna, LAMetairie, LAKenner, LA
Open to relocation: No
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Adam Kelly
New Orleans,LA
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Summary
Operational and service manager with over 20 years of experience in dynamic food service and manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in staff management, training, and retention, leading to high-performing teams. Demonstrated success in cost budgeting and adherence to food safety regulations, fostering strong relationships with team members.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Manager
Aunt Sally's Pralines
New Orleans, LA
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained excellent scores of 95 and above on third-party audits and inspections.
- Streamlined production workflows to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
- Implemented inventory management systems for raw materials and finished goods.
- Evaluated staffing needs and recruited employees to support operations.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align production goals with strategic business objectives.
- Coordinated team training sessions on safety and operational procedures to improve compliance.
- Developed quality control procedures for manufacturing processes to ensure product standards.
- Supervised staff performance, providing mentorship for skill enhancement.
Operations Manager
Aramark
New Orleans, LA
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversee retail and residential dining management for quality control, food safety and efficient purchasing standards.
- Created new scheduling and purchasing templates and processes to capture labor and food cost targets.
- Developed and maintained positive client relationships to enhance service delivery.
- Assisted Food Service Director in revitalizing food program at University of New Orleans.
- Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, providing services to various sectors including education, healthcare, and business.
Food Service Manager
Aramark
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Restored food safety scores to 90 or above through rigorous compliance and staff training.
- Reduced food and labor costs through strategic budgeting and inventory management.
- Implementing new processes that provided the staff with the resources and skills needed to perform their duties at a high level of execution.
- Trained and promoted team members with leadership potential into managerial and supervisory roles.
- Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, providing services to various sectors including education, healthcare, and business.
Food Service Manager
Aramark
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2007 - 03.2015
- Organized and directed worker training programs, resolved personnel issues, hired new staff, and evaluated employee performance to foster a high-functioning team.
- Scheduled staff hours for optimal coverage and efficiency.
- Reviewed menus and analyzed recipes to determine labor and overhead costs, assigning competitive prices to enhance profitability.
- Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
- Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
- Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
- Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations to ensure safe food preparation, serving practices, and building maintenance.
- Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, providing services to various sectors including education, healthcare, and business.
Lead Cook
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- Cleaned, cut, and cooked meat, fish, or poultry to meet menu specifications and ensure quality.
- Cook foodstuffs according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served.
- Directed activities of kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation and service.
- Trained new employees on kitchen procedures and safety protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
- Clean and inspect galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
- Wash pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
- Bake breads, rolls, and other pastries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English Literature
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MSSkills
- Quality assurance analysis
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Cost management strategies
- Process optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Administration and management
- Staff recruitment
- Client management
- Customer service and support
- Problem resolution
- Mentorship
- Active learning
- Social perceptiveness
- Active listening
- Computers and electronics
- Quality systems
Accomplishments
- In my time working at Aunt Sally's, I stabilized a volatile staff environment, achieved excellent scores on all audits, found cost saving measures through supply chain and production efficiencies and rebuilt a culture of positivity and production.
- During my twelve years with Aramark, I was promoted and assigned to increased responsibility and problem solving positions within the corporation. Outstanding track record of quality assurance results and achieving financial targets.
Certification
- SQF Certified
- HACCP Certified
Timeline
Senior Production Manager
Aunt Sally's Pralines
01.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Aramark
05.2017 - 07.2019
Food Service Manager
Aramark
03.2015 - 05.2017
Food Service Manager
Aramark
09.2007 - 03.2015
Lead Cook
206 Front
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, English Literature
The University of Southern Mississippi