Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Dave Tolliver

WAGNER

Summary

Dynamic Food Service Director with a proven track record at Wagner Community School, excelling in cost control and inventory management. Skilled in staff training and leadership, I fostered a collaborative kitchen environment, enhancing productivity and retention. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards, I ensured compliance while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Service Director

Wagner Community School
07.2009 - Current
  • Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
  • Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
  • 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.
  • Implemented a system for tracking inventory levels accurately, preventing shortages or overstock situations that could impact service quality.
  • Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.

Manager/Co Owner

Rookies Sports Bar
05.1994 - 09.2001
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

Education

Culinary Arts - Culinary

Mitchell Tech
Mitchell, SD

Skills

  • Ordering and purchasing
  • Staff training and development
  • Sanitation standards
  • Staff leadership

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 11 staff members.

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certified
  • CPR Certificate


Timeline

Food Service Director

Wagner Community School
07.2009 - Current

Manager/Co Owner

Rookies Sports Bar
05.1994 - 09.2001

Culinary Arts - Culinary

Mitchell Tech