Alexander De Sousa
Livingston,CA
Summary
Committed to School Nutrition with experience in creating, preparing, and serving nutritional meals within a school setting. Strong skills in maintaining high sanitation standards, food safety practices, and handling special dietary needs of students. Known for fostering positive relationships with staff and students while contributing to health-focused educational environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Cook
Delhi Unified School District
Delhi, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Developed menus aligning with federal nutrition standards while catering to student preferences.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to school nutrition programs.
- Trained staff on food safety protocols and nutrition guidelines.
- Supervised daily operations of kitchen staff by assigning tasks according to individual strengths.
- Organized and supervised food production staff for efficient meal preparation, cooking, and serving.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen facilities for compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated inventory management to ensure availability of food supplies and equipment.
- Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during meal service hours.
Cook/Delivery Driver
Delhi Unified School District
Delhi, CA
05.2011 - 05.2018
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Prioritize and maintain route delivery records.
- Followed health and safety guidelines during food transportation processes.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported food supply needs to ensure timely restocking.
- Receive and process food deliveries according to established guidelines.
- Organized storage areas to optimize space and improve access to supplies.
- Learn and implement warehouse procedures, including methods of proper and orderly storage of various food, supplies, and equipment.
- Operate a light truck and pallet jack.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to facilitate effective tracking and management of supplies..
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Merced Community College
Merced, CAAssociate in Arts (AA) - Food and Nutrition
Merced Community College
Merced, CAHigh School Diploma -
Shattuck Educational Park
Delhi, CASkills
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Menu development
- Inventory Management
- Kitchen facility inspections
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Customer satisfaction
- Foodservice team development
- Foodservice staff management
- Safety and sanitation enforcement
- Dietary restrictions
Certification
- CSU General Education Achievement Cert., 05/01/19 to Present
- SERV Safe Manager,
- Dietetic Service Supervisor Certification, 05/01/18 to Present
- Food and Nutrition Achievement Cert., 05/01/19 to Present
Timeline
Lead Cook
Delhi Unified School District
05.2018 - Current
Cook/Delivery Driver
Delhi Unified School District
05.2011 - 05.2018
Associate in Arts (AA) - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Merced Community College
Associate in Arts (AA) - Food and Nutrition
Merced Community College
High School Diploma -
Shattuck Educational Park