April Johnson
Buna,TX
Summary
Lead Cafeteria Cook with a proven track record at Buna Independent School District, excelling in menu planning and staff scheduling. Expert in cooking techniques and sanitation procedures, I effectively trained new staff while ensuring high food quality standards. Strong analytical skills enabled me to enhance operational efficiency and maintain compliance with health regulations.
Dedicated cafeteria leader with experience controlling costs and increasing efficiency to maintain budget goals. Consistently outperformed objectives by strengthening controls and updating procedures. Excellent communication, observational and planning abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cafeteria Cook
Buna Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
- Cooked meals according to administrative policies, health code regulations and food service standards.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Planned menus complying with established health guidelines and budget limitations.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Trained and supervised new kitchen staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Collected payments and observed customers for suspicious behavior.
- Monitored food temperatures throughout preparation and serving process.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Communicated with supervisor to discuss menu items, ingredients and nutritional values.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Followed proper procedures for use of government-provided commodities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Evadale High School
Evadale, TX05-2005
Skills
- Food storage
- Cooking techniques
- Ordering supplies
- Sanitation procedures
- Scheduling staff
- Menu planning
- Ingredients measuring
- Special diets
- Meal presentation
Timeline
Lead Cafeteria Cook
Buna Independent School District
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Evadale High School
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