Blue-Diamond Thomas
Houston
Summary
Experienced Cafeteria Manager with a proven track record of successfully managing daily cafeteria operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and customer service. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership, staff training, and inventory management to optimize efficiency. Skilled in menu planning, food procurement, and upholding compliance with health and safety regulations. Known for creating a positive dining environment that enhances customer satisfaction while driving operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw and organized meal preparation and delivery within the specified school.
- Managed grocery inventory consistently.
- Maintaining all serving schedules and ensuring that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures
- Ensuring that all food items are served in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental policies and procedures
- Maintaining a sanitary department following health and safety codes and regulations
- Maintain a safe and hazard free working environment and is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions and practices to the immediate supervisor
- Responsible for the safe operation of all equipment with all equipment being operated according to manufacturer and safety guidelines
Lead Teacher and cafeteria manager
treehouse early learning academy
11.2021 - 05.2022
- I'm the lead teacher ages 18months -24 months
- I currently do the curriculum and art projects with my kiddos
- The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials
- Kneeling is also required to clean lower level ovens, clean base boards, and floors
- Vision is essential for tasks involving eye hand coordination including operating the cash register, carving, cutting, serving, and portioning food on trays, in addition to being able to tell when food dishes are properly cooked
Customer Service Cashier
Kohls
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting a welcoming environment for customers.
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly, maintaining composure during busy periods or difficult interactions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Processed customer orders and accurately handled payment transactions.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
Education
Certification - Medical Assistant
The College of HealthCare Professions
Houston, TX04.2020
High school diploma or GED -
Hastings High School
Houston, TX06.2017
Skills
- Time management
- Team player
- Food safety
- OSHA Certified
- HIPAA Certified
- Cashier
- Computer Skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Bartending
- CPR Certified
- Basic math
Certification
- Food Handler Certification, 07/22, Present
- Certified Medical Assistant, 05/20, Present
- CPR Certification
- OSHA
- HIPAA
- First Aid Certification
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Title: Cafe Manager
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
07.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher and cafeteria manager
treehouse early learning academy
11.2021 - 05.2022
Customer Service Cashier
Kohls
08.2014 - 06.2017
High school diploma or GED -
Hastings High School
Certification - Medical Assistant
The College of HealthCare Professions
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