Amanda Worrick
Marion,IN
Summary
Results-driven Child Nutrition Director with a proven history of enhancing food service operations through strategic performance improvements and cost management. Combines analytical skills with a commitment to maintaining high standards in food quality, safety, and customer service to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nutrition Services
South Madison Community Schools
Pendleton, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Trained staff on food safety and nutrition best practices to ensure high standards of service and compliance.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs for food services to optimize resource allocation and maintain service quality.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure optimal pricing and service agreements.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and other applicable regulations.
- Performed continuous reviews of operations in order to meet needs, control costs and optimize procedures for maximum customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with executive management to discuss budgeting decisions and policy changes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Added new menu options by consulting with talented chef to develop new recipes based on local, seasonal ingredients.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on food safety regulations.
- Managed staff scheduling and payroll to optimize labor costs and productivity.
DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
Mississinewa Community School Corporation
Gas City, IN
06.2015 - 01.2023
- Developed preschool through grade 12 breakfast, lunch, and snack menus ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations.
- Managed finances for food service department, overseeing annual budget of over $1 million in federal grant dollars.
- Lead and train 35+ school nutrition employees.
- Established performance standards for personnel and customer service to enhance service quality and team accountability.
- Adhered to established procurement and inventory management guidelines to ensure compliance and efficiency.
- Process all free and reduced applications as well as handle all direct certification imports and complete verification. Received no violations on last IDOE Administrative Review and no violations on all Health Department inspections.
- Maintain accurate records in compliance with sanitation and food service requirements.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
University Catering, Ball State University
Muncie, IN
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Supervised back of house and front of house employees, ensuring seamless operations among full-time, part-time, and student workers.
- Communicated with clients to address questions and concerns, delivering quality customer service and fostering client relationships.
- Planned events with clients, creating exceptional menus and beautiful designs that enhanced client satisfaction.
- Assign tasks and oversee the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.
- Work with clients on any special dietary requests.
- Conducted monthly inventory assessments to track stock levels.
KITCHEN MANAGER
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool
Marion, IN
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Developed and implemented menus compliant with state regulations under child and adult food program.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for 70 children and teachers daily.
- Sourced food and supplies to ensure seamless daily operations.
- Ensured proper cleanliness was maintained in all areas of the preschool, receiving no violations on any state inspections.
- Worked closely with children and parents on food allergies and intolerances.
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
09.2002 - 05.2005
- Supervised full-, part-time, and student employees in front of house and back of house operations, ensuring smooth daily service.
- Enforced sanitary practices for food handling and maintained cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas to meet health standards.
- Trained staff in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures to uphold operational standards.
- Forecasted staff, equipment and supply requirements, based on master menu.
- Performed various financial activities, such as cash handling, deposit preparation and payroll.
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
Ball Memorial Hospital
Muncie, IN
01.2001 - 09.2002
- Guided patients on medical nutrition strategies, enhancing dietary compliance and health outcomes.
- Performed individual nutritional assessments, analyzing dietary histories to inform effective treatment plans.
- Evaluated nutritional risk in patients, identifying needs for tailored dietary interventions.
- Calculated potassium, sodium and fluid intakes and modified menus for special diets.
- Attended interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES, FOOD MANAGEMENT, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - DIETETIC TECHNOLOGY
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2001
Skills
- Food safety management
- Health Code Compliance
- Inventory management
- Budget Administration
- Catering services
- Staff management
- Written communication
- Multi-tasking
- Customer service
- Calm under pressure
- Customer satisfaction
- Food handling expert
Certification
- ISNA/IDOE School Nutrition Certificate
- Level 4 School Nutrition Association Certificate
- Registered Dietetic Technician
Awards
- School Nutrition Association Director of the Year for Indiana 2022
- ISNA Immediate Past President and Current Public Policy and Legislative Chair
Timeline
Director of Nutrition Services
South Madison Community Schools
01.2023 - Current
DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
Mississinewa Community School Corporation
06.2015 - 01.2023
ASSISTANT MANAGER
University Catering, Ball State University
08.2011 - 05.2015
KITCHEN MANAGER
Westminster Presbyterian Preschool
08.2009 - 08.2012
FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR
Ball State University
09.2002 - 05.2005
DIETETIC TECHNICIAN
Ball Memorial Hospital
01.2001 - 09.2002
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - GENERAL STUDIES, FOOD MANAGEMENT, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Ball State University
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - DIETETIC TECHNOLOGY
Ball State University