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Ernest Hatchett-Vick

Houston,TX

Summary

Detail - Oriented Cafeteria Assistant Manager with numerous years of experience supervising all aspects of FNS operations, including equipment preparation, employee supervision and inventory management. Hardworking, responsible and Food Managers/Food Safety certified. Expertise in maintaining administrative records and training personnel on operational procedures and FNS software/POS machines.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Cafeteria Manager

The Varnett Public School
10.2015 - Current
  • Train new employees/staff on proper food handling procedures, POS cash register operation, safety regulations and meal production and kitchen appliances to ensure equipment cleanliness & operations.
  • Ensure all meals served meet current meal standards, meal pattern requirements, including working with health professionals in providing meals to special needs students
  • Maintain program integrity and accountability through compliance with all federal, state,and local regulations, and district policies and procedures
  • Implemented catalog system for students' meal cards to expedite lunch lines, decreasing overall wait times.
  • Conduct counts of items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Use Primero Edge to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements, upload DC list and maintained count for reimbursable meals.
  • Maintain facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
  • Introduced and contributed to the overall success of obtaining Primero Edge nutrition software to the Varnett Public School beside seeking employment. Implementing innovative solutions to challenges faced in daily kitchen operations.
  • Collaborated with cafeteria manager to develop seasonal menus that balanced nutritional needs with budgetary constraints

Assistant to the Program Manager

Neighborhood Centers/Baker Ripley
04.2008 - 01.2015
  • Maintained accurate records of project documentation, facilitating smooth audits and reviews as needed. Entered new students into the TEA Database> PIEMS/PRIMERO according to enrollment date.
  • Played a pivotal role in the successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that all tasks are prioritized and completed on time.
  • Organized meetings, workshops, and training sessions for team members to improve skills and knowledge relevant to the program''s success.
  • Assisted in the development of program goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives and priorities.
  • Supported change management initiatives within the organization by communicating new processes or procedures effectively across various teams involved in the program implementation process.
  • Assisted the Program Manager in managing stakeholder expectations by providing accurate progress reports and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provided administrative support to the Program Manager by preparing reports, managing schedules, and handling correspondence.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Houston Community College
Houston, TX

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX

Skills

  • Food Safety & Quality Control (HAACP)
  • Money Handling/POS Terminal Operations
  • Delegating Assignments and Tasks
  • USDA Code Compliances
  • Supply Ordering and Management
  • Production Records Standards (NSLP, SBP, CACFP)
  • Employee Professional Development
  • Teamwork Encouragement and Collaboration
  • Work Planning and Prioritizing

Certification

Communication & Conflict Counseling Certificate

Food Manager Certification COH

Food Safety Certification COH

Timeline

Assistant Cafeteria Manager

The Varnett Public School
10.2015 - Current

Assistant to the Program Manager

Neighborhood Centers/Baker Ripley
04.2008 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management

Houston Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Houston - Downtown
Ernest Hatchett-Vick