Betty Covington
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Cafeteria Manager with proven expertise in cost control and team collaboration at Nashville Metropolitan Public School. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective food presentation and kitchen coordination. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills. Achieved a 15% reduction in supply costs via strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Manager
Nashville Metropolitan Public School
Nashville, TN
12.1993 - Current
- Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
- Instruct cooks or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
- Estimate amounts and costs of required supplies, such as food and ingredients.
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, taking into account such factors as seasonal availability of ingredients or the likely number of customers.
- Analyze recipes to assign prices to menu items, based on food, labor, and overhead costs.
- Determine production schedules and staff requirements necessary to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
- Arrange for equipment purchases or repairs.
- Record production or operational data on specified forms.
WIC CLERK
Nashville Metro Health Department
Nashville, TN
02.1989 - 08.1993
- Managed office equipment including fax machines, copiers, and phone systems efficiently.
Education
Business Management/ Logistic Candidate -
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN07.2020
High School Diploma -
Maplewood Comprehensive High School
Nashville, TN05.1985
Skills
- Windows 10 proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Excel and Word mastery
- PowerPoint presentation skills
- Data management
- Food presentation
- Cost control
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Cash handling
- Employee supervision
- Workflow planning
- Task prioritization
- Kitchen coordination
- Communication skills
- Supply management
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
Timeline
Cafeteria Manager
Nashville Metropolitan Public School
12.1993 - Current
WIC CLERK
Nashville Metro Health Department
02.1989 - 08.1993
Business Management/ Logistic Candidate -
Nashville State Community College
High School Diploma -
Maplewood Comprehensive High School