Amanda Foerster
Summary
Cafeteria Manager with 9 years of experience working both collaboratively and independently supervising all aspects of food service operations, including equipment preparation, employee supervision and inventory management. Hardworking and responsible individual certified in Serve Safe. Expertise in maintaining administrative records and training personnel in operational procedures. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafeteria Manager
Lewisburg Area School District
10.2015 - Current
- Delegate daily staff responsibilities and job duties.
- Inspect kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to assure functional operation and cleanliness.
- Use software to keep track of student accounts, cash deposits, inventory and ordering product.
- Reduce inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
- Motivate staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Manage staff schedules and maintain adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Oversee food preparation to ensure proper nutrition guidelines and best quality standards are met.
- Train staff on proper cooking procedures, safety regulations, sanitation and proper food handling.
- Keep facility compliant with health codes and sanitation requirements to avoid violations.
- Purchase food and cultivate strong vendor relationships.
- Prepare food as needed for daily lunches and special events.
- Coordinate and execute catering for special events.
Server/hostess
La Primavera Italian Restaurant
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
Education
License - Nail Technician
Union County Vocational Technical School
Scotch Plains, NJ12.1992
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
Edison, NJ06.1992
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Food Handling
- Sanitary Standards
- Menu Planning
- Service Safe
- POS Terminal/Word and Excel Operation
- Cook Foods
- Catering Services
- Food and Supplies Ordering
- Portion Control
- High-Volume Environments
- Customer Engagement
Accomplishments
Reorganized the kitchen to function at an optimal performance increasing revenue and quality of food. Maintained perfect health code inspections. Brought in after hours events catering upwards of 800 people. Developed trust and professional relationships with staff and students in a diverse environment.
Certification
ServeSafe
Additional Information
I am a quick learner capable of working individually and with a team. Willing to handle any and all tasks given. I am energetic, compassionate and cheerful. I'm looking forward to cultivating positive relationships and bettering myself in a diverse environment. I am goal oriented and am fully committed and devoted to whatever job I am doing. I have over 20 years leadership experience within different businesses and community base organizations. I also have over 20 years experience working with students ages Pre-K through High School. I have fostered children helping to reunite them with their families.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Polish
Elementary
Timeline
Server/hostess
La Primavera Italian Restaurant
08.2016 - 08.2020
Cafeteria Manager
Lewisburg Area School District
10.2015 - Current
License - Nail Technician
Union County Vocational Technical School
High School Diploma -
Edison High School
ServeSafe
Similar Profiles
Jessica ClarkJessica Clark
Educator at Lewisburg Area School DistrictEducator at Lewisburg Area School District
Rachel RaraighRachel Raraigh
Professional Counseling Experience at Moon Area School District and North Allegheny School DistrictProfessional Counseling Experience at Moon Area School District and North Allegheny School District
Imadeddine BaboucheImadeddine Babouche
School Custodian at Mt Horeb Area School District DistrictSchool Custodian at Mt Horeb Area School District District