Dawn Bowen
COVINGTON,GA
Summary
Professional with expertise in managing school nutrition programs. Adept at implementing healthy meal plans, ensuring compliance with nutritional guidelines, and managing food service operations. Strong focus on leading collaborative teams, adapting to changing needs, and delivering measurable results. Skilled in budget management, staff training, and maintaining high standards of food safety and sanitation. Reliable and results-driven, with emphasis on fostering positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nutrition Manager
Newton County School System
08.2008 - Current
- Organized special events such as themed lunches or holiday meals to promote excitement around healthy eating habits among students and staff members alike
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding school nutrition programs.
- Monitored and adjusted pricing, discounts and promotions to maximize profitability.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for food preparation and service, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to secure the best prices for quality ingredients.
- Worked closely with teachers to incorporate nutrition education into classroom lessons, fostering a comprehensive approach to student wellness.
- Analyzed data on student preferences to make informed decisions about menu offerings that satisfied both taste buds and nutritional needs.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
- Implemented a user-friendly online system to streamline lunch account management, allowing parents to easily monitor their child''s meal selections and remaining balance.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives within the cafeteria, including recycling efforts and sourcing locally grown produce when possible.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced wait times for students.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop policies promoting healthy eating habits among students.
- Oversaw budgeting and procurement for school nutrition programs.
- Coordinated catering services for special events held on campus, ensuring seamless delivery of high-quality meals.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring consistency in food preparation and service.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through careful budget management, reducing overall expenses without compromising on quality or nutritional value.
- Developed creative menus that catered to various dietary restrictions while still appealing to a diverse student population.
- Enhanced student nutrition by implementing healthy and diverse meal options.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for foodservice team members.
Education
GED -
Dekalb Tech College
Decatur, GAAssociate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Clarkston, GA01-2027
Skills
- Food presentation
- Policy compliance
- Allergy awareness
- Nutrition education
- HACCP compliance
- Meal program management
- Safety regulations enforcement
- Reliability
- Customer Satisfaction
- Cash Handling
- Sanitation Standards
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Professionalism
- Scheduling
- Adaptability
- Time management abilities
- Food plating and presentation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Performance monitoring
- Cost controls
- Recipes and menu planning
- Control inventory costs
Accomplishments
Support Staff of the Year 2023-2024
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association
Timeline
School Nutrition Manager
Newton County School System
08.2008 - Current
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification - National Restaurant Association
GED -
Dekalb Tech College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
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