Anitra Thomas
Chicago,IL
Summary
I'm an operation-focused hospitality and culinary professional with 12+ years of experience; supervising teams in high-volume food service environments. Proven in maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and consistent service across daily operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Worker
Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute
Chicago, IL
05.2012 - 04.2016
- Prepared Gourmet Sandwiches, Salads, and Chicago Styled Hot Dogs
- Served icee, iced tea, hot and cold coffee, cappuccinos, espressos, lattes, mochas, and Americano daily
- Replenished desserts such as toll house cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies, brownies, rice crisps, apple gullet's, fruit cups, parfait, and lemon tarts.
- Grilled burgers, chicken, fish.
- F.O.H: Host Duties; Customer Service. Greet Guess, Seat guess, Make reservations, and Call back Guess.
- B.O.H: Omelet/ Waffle Station; Prepped and cooked gourmet waffles and omelets for Sunday brunch or special events Mother Day or Father Day along with other back of house stations.
Nutrition Services Manager
Chicago Board of Education Public Schools
Chicago, IL
04.2016 - Current
- Responsible for planning and managing Public School food service. Responsible for oversee food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food. In conjunction with direct reports, develop strategic operations plans aligned with the client's mission, vision, and objectives to include sustainable practices while balancing the fiscal constraints of the operation.
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Dunbar High School
Chicago, IL06-2011
Associate - Culinary Arts
Washburne Culinary And Hopitality Institute
Chicago, IL01.2015
Skills
Effective customer support
Proficient in computer applications
Strong team collaborator
Culinary expertise
Food safety protocols
Proficient in kitchen equipment use
Catering coordination
Licensed food service manager
Certification
Certificate: Basic & Advanced Culinary
ServSafe Certified/Manager License
Timeline
Nutrition Services Manager
Chicago Board of Education Public Schools
04.2016 - Current
Food Service Worker
Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute
05.2012 - 04.2016
Diploma - Culinary Arts
Dunbar High School
Associate - Culinary Arts
Washburne Culinary And Hopitality Institute