Darrell Jones
Blue Earth,MN
Summary
I am a result oriented food service professional with administrative, operations, and management experience in medium to large size institutions. I am experienced in supervising, accounting, payroll. budgeting, employee development, inventory control. purchasing, public relations and strategic planning. I have excellent interpersonal skills and a team player, I have the ability to work on all levels of an organization, from trouble shooting and problem solving.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
Taher, Inc. Professional Food Service Management
Blue Earth, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Organized training sessions for staff members on food safety regulations.
- Supervised the daily operations of the kitchen, cafeteria, and catering services.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Created budgets for each department based on projected expenses and revenues.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and other applicable regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development according to customer preferences.
- Collaborated with marketing team to promote new menu items or specials.
- Scheduled staff shifts and managed payroll records for hourly employees.
- Maintained accurate records of sales, labor costs, food costs, and waste management data.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
- Recommended strategies for reducing operational costs without compromising quality standards.
- Provided feedback to chefs regarding ingredient quality or presentation issues.
- Analyzed financial statements regularly to identify areas of improvement within the organization.
- Reviewed weekly reports from supervisors concerning staffing needs or maintenance requirements.
- Implemented best practices for food preparation techniques, storage methods, and portion control.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
Food Service Operations Manager
Aramark - Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitored daily operations in the kitchen, including food preparation and storage procedures.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
- Provided ongoing training for kitchen staff on safety protocols, cooking techniques and customer service standards.
- Maintained inventory of food supplies and ordered additional items as needed.
- Ensured compliance with all health regulations regarding food handling, sanitation and storage.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety standards were being met.
- Created weekly schedules for kitchen staff based on projected customer volume.
- Reviewed quality control processes regularly to identify areas needing improvement.
- Tracked employee performance data such as attendance records, productivity levels.
Associate Director of Dining Servioces
Chartwells Campus Dining- Wright State University
Celina, OH
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Supervised the daily operations of the kitchen, cafeteria, and catering services.
- Developed and implemented food service policies and procedures.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on food safety regulations.
Residential Monitor
Treeline Rehabilitation
Findlay, OH
06.2015 - 05.2021
- Encouraged positive social interaction among residents through recreational activities and group outings.
- Reported any suspicious activity or potential threats to appropriate personnel for further investigation.
- Enforced rules of the facility consistently while being mindful of individual differences among residents.
- Collaborated with other staff members in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times.
- Trained new residential monitors on program policies and procedures.
- Organized recreational events such as movie nights, game nights, arts and crafts activities., that allowed for healthy socialization between residents.
Food Service Director
Sodexo USA- Kansas State Univ- Salina
Salina, KS
06.1998 - 06.2016
- Organized training sessions for staff members on food safety regulations.
- Supervised the daily operations of the kitchen, cafeteria, and catering services.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of sales, labor costs, food costs, and waste management data.
- Managed food service sales, costs and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Performed continuous reviews of operations in order to meet needs, control costs and optimize procedures for maximum customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Services Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA05.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Mary Holmes College
West Point, MS05.1995
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Process Updates
- Portioning
- Process Improvements
- Inventory Management
- Menu Development
- Payroll Administration
- Expense Tracking
Timeline
Food Service Director
Taher, Inc. Professional Food Service Management
07.2022 - Current
Food Service Operations Manager
Aramark - Florida State University
06.2021 - 07.2023
Associate Director of Dining Servioces
Chartwells Campus Dining- Wright State University
08.2016 - 06.2021
Residential Monitor
Treeline Rehabilitation
06.2015 - 05.2021
Food Service Director
Sodexo USA- Kansas State Univ- Salina
06.1998 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Food Services Management
Ashford University
Associate of Applied Science -
Mary Holmes College
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