DENISE VILLALVA
Little Canada
Summary
Dedicated food service professional with proven skills in food preparation, inventory management, and customer engagement. Committed to maintaining food safety standards and enhancing team collaboration for optimal service delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in food preparation and meal assembly for student lunches.
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and serving areas.
- Supported staff with inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure health compliance standards.
- Engaged with students to promote healthy eating choices and nutrition awareness.
- Collaborated with team to serve meals efficiently during peak hours.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, including ovens, salad bars, and dishwashers.
- Participated in training new staff on food service policies and procedures.
- Sought out and implemented methods to improve food service and team performance.
- Checked temperatures of cooked foods using thermometers to ensure safe consumption.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Labeled containers with date of preparation to ensure proper rotation of stock.
- Provided customer service by taking orders from customers and answering questions about menu items.
Food Service Coordinator 1 Hale
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Coordinated daily food service operations for student meals and nutrition programs.
- Developed menus in compliance with dietary guidelines and student preferences.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate food supply for service needs.
- Trained staff on safe food handling practices and service procedures.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure quality ingredients and supplies efficiently.
- Implemented scheduling for staff shifts to optimize service delivery times.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, purchases, sales, waste, and other financial data.
- Inspected kitchens and dining areas regularly to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.
- Provided guidance to kitchen personnel on menu planning, portion control, presentation techniques, recipes, ingredients selection and storage methods.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited earnings.
Food Service Assistant Jefferson
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis
08.2014 - 06.2019
Food Service Staff
Saint Mathews School
Minneapolis
09.2006 - 06.2012
- School Closed
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to students and staff daily.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in inventory management and food storage procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient service during meal times.
- Supported special events by planning menus and coordinating food service logistics.
- Stocked shelves with necessary ingredients for daily operations.
- Ensured that all food orders were prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as cleaning counters, restocking supplies and balancing cash drawers.
- Followed health code regulations when handling food products, such as storing foods at appropriate temperatures.
- Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items and specials.
Education
High School/GED - High School Studies
California
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Data entry
- PPE use
- Basic math
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
NON-EDUCATOR LICENSE, FOOD SERVICE, FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION, Safe Serv Certificate, 03/21/22
References
- Teresa Nelson, Supervisor, 612-961-8384
- Ines Lazo, Former Coordinator, 612-223-1985
- Lorna Alexander, Food Service Coordinator II, 612-668-3663
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Food Service Coordinator 1 Hale
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022
Food Service Assistant Jefferson
Minneapolis Public Schools
08.2014 - 06.2019
Food Service Staff
Saint Mathews School
09.2006 - 06.2012
High School/GED - High School Studies
California
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