JANET ASKIN
Abington
Summary
Professional in dining services with robust background in managing culinary operations and enhancing guest experiences. Known for fostering team collaboration, driving efficiency, and adapting to evolving needs. Skilled in staff training, budget management, menu development, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Trusted leader with results-focused approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Dining Services- School District of Springfield Township
Chartwells K12
07.2023 - Current
- Manage the food service operations of the school district with two elementary schools, middle school, and a high school
- Create menus to be in compliance with the National School Lunch Program
- Maintain professional relationships with the Business Administration as well as the Administration of each school
- Implementing the standards of food safety in all operations
- Interview and hire new staff
Assistant Director of Dining Services – Council Rock School District
Chartwells K12
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assist the Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the two high schools
- Overseeing two high schools that are off the National School Lunch Program
- Work with the high school managers in implementing new culinary programs and marketing concepts
Assistant Director of Dining Services
Chartwells K12
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Responsible for assisting with the day-to-day food service operations of seven schools in the district
- Manage and lead a team of associates
- Responsible for talent development, managing client relationships, profitability, and supporting financial goals.
Director of Dining Services
METZ Culinary Management
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Directly supervised 12 employees and responsible for hiring, coaching, training employees, and creating schedules
- Established and maintained customer relations for new and recurring sales
- Responsible for biweekly payroll and input weekly inventory in our financial management software
- Budgeting for new school year
- Create invoices and process payments
- Create end of month reports / monthly manager’s reports
- Maintained a successful increase in revenue for the account
- Meeting and exceeding budget expectations
- Maintained set sanitation policies, to ensure staff and facility is following standards of local and state regulations
- Created weekly and banquet menus in collaboration with the chef to fit needs of clients and students
- Maintain and create new relationships with client and students
Catering Manager
CULINART GROUP
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Planned catering services for client events, responsibilities included communicating with customer’s event planner to align goals, setting food and beverage menu for 100+ attendees according to budget, sourcing equipment and overseeing execution to ensure customer satisfaction
- Managed client’s daily catering needs for working meetings and conferences, ensuring that orders placed through the company’s sales software were accurately prepared by staff and delivered on-time, as well as addressing and correcting any customer complaints
- Led meetings with new prospective clients, resulting in the acquisition of a new account with 30+ people and approximately $1,000/month in added sales
- Administered daily financial transactions using Excel and the company’s internal accounting software, booking and reconciling sales, and verifying and approving accounts payables and payroll
- Hired new training staff and provided training in food handling regulation, safety and customer service
Prep Cook
CULINART GROUP
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Reviewed and prepared daily menu
- Performed inventory and cash reconciliations
Prep/Line Cook
ACTS RETIREMENT CENTER
03.2014 - 01.2016
- Verified dietary requirements and/or restrictions in daily food menus for residents and prepared breakfast, lunch or dinner meals
- Ensured the accuracy and scheduling of expedited dinner services
Manager/Owner
VENUS ON LEXINGTON
02.2008 - 07.2013
- Oversaw the operations of a retail store, responsibilities included merchandise ordering and shelving, inventory management, staffing, customer service and sales
- Created financial statements and budgets
- Determined cash flow requirements, and controlled expenses and inventory levels
Education
Associates of Applied Sciences - Culinary Arts
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Lansdale, PA05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
BARUCH COLLEGE
New York, NY05.2007
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Proficient in Google Docs
- Detail and goal oriented
- Excellent customer service skills, and can work great in a team or independently
- Strong organization skills and deadline oriented
- In possession of excellent interpersonal skill and able to multitask efficiently to increase productivity
- Always willing to learn and eager to learn new talents and skills
- Languages: English and Korean
- ServSafe Certified
Certification
- Serve Safe Certified Training - 2025
Timeline
Director of Dining Services- School District of Springfield Township
Chartwells K12
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Dining Services – Council Rock School District
Chartwells K12
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Director of Dining Services
Chartwells K12
01.2022 - 07.2022
Director of Dining Services
METZ Culinary Management
07.2018 - 01.2022
Catering Manager
CULINART GROUP
06.2016 - 07.2018
Prep Cook
CULINART GROUP
01.2016 - 06.2016
Prep/Line Cook
ACTS RETIREMENT CENTER
03.2014 - 01.2016
Manager/Owner
VENUS ON LEXINGTON
02.2008 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
BARUCH COLLEGE
Associates of Applied Sciences - Culinary Arts
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE