Connie Melissa Collier
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Knowledgeable Child Nutrition Worker with 9 years of experience working as Child Nutrition Manager. Strong and accurate recordkeeping skills with positive outlook and excellent relationships with co-workers and children. Safely operates all cafeteria equipment. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Child Nutrition Manager
Jackson County School District
03.2014 - 03.2023
- Controlled costs with effective supply management and monitoring of food use
- Counted cash and receipts and completed bank deposits.
- Complied with health and fire codes with strong oversight of food storage, preparation and cleaning procedures
- Inventoried condiments, food and cooking supplies to verify availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
- Prepared beverage and food items to meet mandated nutritional and project meal requirements.
- Disseminated information to community agencies, school staff and students to promote increased interest in lunch programs.
- Had the highest MPL in the district numerous quarters.
- Used Microsoft to prepare production sheets and maintain accurate records.
- Responsible for feeding 300-490 children breakfast, lunch, and afterschool snacks based on preferences, wellness goals and dietary needs.
- Used Mosaic to create, update and maintain documentation and reports.
- Investigated and resolved complaints.
- Completed daily closing duties by cashing out register drawers and restocking items and supplies.
- Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
Assistant Manager & Bartender
Alfrescos Italian Bistro
11.2003 - 10.2013
- Balanced efficiency with exceptional service to manage guests in high- volume environment
- Trained and supervised bar staff to deliver exceptional service to customers
- Coordinated employee schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.
- Maintained operational performance with skillful execution of opening and closing procedures
- Optimized inventory for maximum revenue generation.
- Controlled labor costs by using demand-based workflows.
- Managed daily workloads by organizing schedules and delegating tasks.
- Investigated customer complaints, identifying and changing processes to remove faults
- Monitored employee performance using real-time data and reports.
Education
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
MGCCC Jackson County
Gautier, MSMDE Child Nutrition Management - Child Nutrition Manager Certification
University of Mississippi
Flowood, MS06.2014
Skills
- Nutrition Education
- Inventory Management Software
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Cafeteria Equipment Operations
- Data Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance
- Production Standards
- Nutritional Requirements Understanding
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Inventory Receiving
Certification
- Certified Child Nutrition, Manager Mississippi Department of Education - 2014-2023
- ServSafe Certified- 2014-2024
Timeline
Child Nutrition Manager
Jackson County School District
03.2014 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager & Bartender
Alfrescos Italian Bistro
11.2003 - 10.2013
Associate of Arts - Elementary Education
MGCCC Jackson County
MDE Child Nutrition Management - Child Nutrition Manager Certification
University of Mississippi
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