Director of Dietary Services 1 Year 7 Months The Timbers Of Cass County | 03.2025 - Current
Displayed a clean and organized workspace, adhering to all health department policies and procedures.
Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
Created spreadsheets onto the school website regarding health foods for upper management.
Cooked for daily meals for all students and staff while managing all kitchen staff duties.
Directed daily operations of dietary services, ensuring compliance with health regulations and nutritional standards.
Developed and implemented innovative meal programs tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Oversaw budget management for food services, optimizing costs while maintaining quality.
Led staff training initiatives to enhance team performance and improve service delivery in dietary operations.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to assess and address residents' specific nutritional requirements effectively.
Evaluated vendor performance, negotiating contracts to ensure high-quality food supplies at competitive prices.
Promoted a positive work culture by fostering open communication among team members and recognizing outstanding employee achievements.
Maintained detailed records of inventory management, purchasing decisions, and expense tracking for informed decisionmaking.
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COOK 2 Months CASS COUNTY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY | 06.2024 - 08.2024
Always maintained clean and organized work areas, to bring safety and quality to food preparation process. Preparation meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours. Demonstrated multitasking skills, managing multiple orders without sacrificing the quality or presentation. Show Description
MANAGER 7 Years 9 Months ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | 09.2011 - 06.2019
Communicated clearly with employee's supplier's upper management, while working towards established business goals. Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity. Maintained high food quality stands by checking delivery contents to verify product quality. Show Description
MERCHANDISER 3 Years 11 Months KOHLS DEPARTMENT STORE | 07.2007 - 06.2011
Removed damaged, out of code, and discontinued items from displays. Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers. Manage inventory levels with regular monitoring, ordering, and stock replenishment product items. Show Description
MANAGER 8 Years INSTANT IMPROVEMENT | 01.1999 - 01.2007
Accomplished multiple tasks within established time frame. Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance. Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics. Planning and organization, leadership and management, and communication and interpersonal skills. Show Description