I have thrived in management for the past twenty years. I lead by example, and have a hands-on management style. I pride myself in making a difference and love to put smiles on everyone's faces.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Azria Health Ashland
Ashland, NE
03.2021 - Current
Hire Staff
Develop a Great Team
Order Food
Write Schedules
High Sanitation Standards
Write Menus
Adhere to Special Diets
Establish Lasting Relationships with Residents
Meet Budget Goals
Lead by example
Write and attend care plans
Food Service Director
High Plains Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Lincoln, NE
05.2016 - 02.2021
Prepare Meals
Upkeep of Equipment
High Safety and Sanitation Standards
Write Menus
Maintain and Write Kitchen Schedule
Hire Quality Staff
Retain Low Turn Over Rate
Order Food
Develop Team
Plan Events
Consistently Meet Budget
Follow and Ensure Special Diets are maintained
Dietary Aide
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, NE
08.2014 - 10.2016
Prepare Meals
Maintain Food Safety Standards
Care for patients nutritional needs
Interact with patients
Upkeep a clean and sanitized kitchen
Food Service Area Director
Conestoga Public Schools
01.2010 - 08.2014
Oversee the operation of three cafeterias
Order Government Commodities
Hire all kitchen employees
Write monthly menus
Billing
Calculate and turn in all kitchen employee timecards
Organize children's cooking classes
Follow government guidelines
Maintain kitchen safety and sanitation
Organize food orders for three cafeterias
Develop management team
Maintain near perfect health inspections
Ensure children with food allergies or health issues are cared for
Advocate healthy eating choices
General Manager
United Vending and Food Service
Lincoln, NE
01.2006 - 01.2008
Manage two cafeterias
Organize all catering events
Oversee vending machines in two building
Plan for operation of big events/Holiday meals
Training of all staff members/Train new managers
Develop new recipe ideas
Maintain a good relationship with client
Serv-Safe certified
Handle all book keeping and monthly P & L Statements
Develop spread sheet for payroll
Perform monthly inventory
Kitchen Manager
Applebee's Bar and Grill
Omaha, NE
01.2003 - 01.2006
Hire and train employees
Maintain food cost percentages
Role out new menus to all staff
Order and maintain all food inventories
Control kitchen labor
Upkeep all equipment
Adjust food pars on weekly basis
Control paper costs
Set own P & L goals
Utilize Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and others