Aubrey Blaylock
Galveston,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach.
Results-driven leader with solid background in food service planning, sales and management. Hardworking, ambitious and resourceful with clear understanding of business priorities and best practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service director
Corsicana ISD
Corsicana, TX
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Manage food production, daily operations, and performance standards for 9 cafeterias, in addition to interviewing, scheduling, and training employees
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing concerns proactively.
- Coordinated catering services for special events such as weddings or corporate functions, planning menus tailored specifically to client preferences while managing logistical aspects such as staffing requirements or equipment rentals.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Food Service director
Cityscape Schools
Dallas, TX
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Manage food production, daily operations, and performance standards for 3 cafeterias, in addition to interviewing and training employees
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Coordinated catering services for special events such as weddings or corporate functions, planning menus tailored specifically to client preferences while managing logistical aspects such as staffing requirements or equipment rentals.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop cross-functional partnerships that improved overall facility operations and efficiency.
Account Recovery specialist/ verification specialist
GM Financial
Arlington, TX
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Researched, resolved, and responded to internal and external issues relative to the funding, banking, and recovery of automotive deals
- Functioned as a liaison between funder and dealer services; trained new hires on daily operations and procedures
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department, contributing ideas for process enhancements that led to increased efficiency.
- Collaborated with off-site personnel to verify consistent information accessibility and improve customer experience.
- Enhanced account recovery processes by implementing efficient tracking and monitoring systems.
- Tracked statistical information for department and compiled data into reports submitted to management according to rigorous timetables.
supervisor/lead cook
Aramark
Waxahachie, TX
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Oversaw food preparation, catering, and inventory at Baylor Medical Center cafeteria
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Education
Culinary Arts - College Credits
El Centro College
High SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J.F. Kimball High School
Dallas, TXFood Service Manager -
Learn2Serve
08.2023
Skills
- Food presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Menu development
- Recipe creation
- Staff productivity management
- Customer Satisfaction
- Recruitment and hiring
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Staff Training
- Time management abilities
- Purchasing
- Recruitment
- Event Planning
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Supply Chain Management
- Catering Coordination
- Staff recruitment
- Dietary Restrictions
Achievementhighlights
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal program financial and procurement management standards gained from several years of managerial and food service experience.
- Successfully completed AR and PR audits, as well as local health inspections.
- Numerous company awards and recognitions for exemplary food service, customer service, and above-standard performance.
Certificationsandeducation
- Food Service Manager, Learn2Serve, 08/27/XX
- Culinary Arts, El Centro College, College Credits
- High School Diploma, J.F. Kimball High School, Dallas, TX
Timeline
Food Service director
Corsicana ISD
01.2022 - 10.2024
Food Service director
Cityscape Schools
01.2017 - 01.2022
Account Recovery specialist/ verification specialist
GM Financial
01.2014 - 01.2017
supervisor/lead cook
Aramark
01.2013 - 01.2014
High SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J.F. Kimball High School
Food Service Manager -
Learn2Serve
Culinary Arts - College Credits
El Centro College