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Jennifer Bechtold

Brazoria

Summary

Assistant Director with strong expertise in regulations, compliance, and safety procedures. Proven track record in conflict resolution and complaint management. Committed to enhancing productivity while effectively controlling costs to adhere to budget constraints.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

Montgomery ISD
Montgomery
08.2024 - Current
  • Developed seasonal menus aligned with consumer trends and dietary preferences.
  • Developed and implemented nutrition programs for children in schools.
  • Managed meal planning to meet dietary guidelines and nutritional standards.
  • Coordinated with local farmers for sourcing fresh produce and ingredients.
  • Educated staff on food safety practices and sanitation procedures.
  • Trained team members on nutrition education and meal preparation techniques.
  • Monitored compliance with health regulations and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with school officials to promote wellness initiatives in the community.
  • Organized taste tests of new menu items among students in order to gauge acceptance levels.
  • Participated in professional development activities related to child nutrition program management and industry best practices.
  • Assisted in ordering food supplies from approved vendors, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.
  • Followed USDA child nutrition menu patterns and requirements for grades served.
  • Responded promptly to parent inquiries regarding menu items or special dietary needs of their children.
  • Researched new recipes and methods of food preparation that met nutritional guidelines.
  • Developed and implemented nutrition policies for school meals.
  • Maintained accurate documentation related to menu planning, ingredient sourcing, budgeting, and other key operations processes.
  • Created menus based on USDA-approved meal patterns, taking into consideration student preferences and dietary restrictions.
  • Promoted food services in email and social media with attention-grabbing photos to showcase new offerings.
  • Analyzed data related to student participation in school lunch programs to identify areas for improvement or cost savings initiatives.
  • Trained kitchen staff in proper food safety techniques, including sanitation practices and temperature control protocols.
  • Inspected food for flavor, temperature and appearance on regular basis.
  • Communicated with students regarding food preferences to alleviate plate waste.
  • Ensured compliance with federal regulations concerning child nutrition programs such as the National School Lunch Program.
  • Purchased healthy high-quality food and supplies for daily meals and special events as requested.
  • Conducted regular meetings with kitchen staff to discuss food preparation and service procedures.
  • Monitored the nutritional quality of meals prepared by kitchen staff, making changes as needed to ensure compliance with state regulations.
  • Provided menus and information on day's specials and assisted students in making ordering decisions.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.

Bakery Manager

Nothing Bunt Cakes
Houston
02.2024 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw daily bakery operations and ensured adherence to quality standards.
  • Managed inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Trained and supervised bakery staff on production techniques and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated scheduling to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations and maintained a clean work environment.
  • Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and support initiatives.
  • Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts, and pies, and created specialty desserts.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
  • Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
  • Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
  • Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling employee shifts, preparing payrolls and managing customer complaints.
  • Trained new bakery employees to use POS system to document orders, process payments and check progress for customers.
  • Managed customer service, addressing complaints and ensuring high satisfaction levels with bakery products and services.
  • Led hiring, training, and supervising bakery staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Mentored newly hired staff in upselling techniques to improve sales.

Director of Child Nutrition

Aramark
Orange
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw K-12 food service programs and sporting event concessions with compliance to USDA regulations.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance child nutrition initiatives and policies.
  • Managed budgets and resource allocation for efficient food service operations.
  • Trained staff on nutritional guidelines and food preparation standards.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback from students and parents.
  • Advocated for healthy eating habits through community engagement activities.
  • Maintained accurate inventory system for food and supplies, reducing food waste and preventing over-ordering.
  • Prepared annual budgets for the Child Nutrition Program and monitored spending throughout the year.
  • Monitored student participation in meal service activities and provided feedback to staff as needed.
  • Promoted food services in email and social media with attention-grabbing photos to showcase new offerings.
  • Purchased healthy high-quality food and supplies for daily meals and special events as requested.
  • Followed USDA child nutrition menu patterns and requirements for grades served.
  • Charted daily meals for reimbursable funds on site-specific POS software programs.
  • Oversaw daily child nutrition recordkeeping for breakfast, lunch and snack meals.
  • Oversaw training sessions for cafeteria personnel in proper food handling techniques.
  • Managed food production operations, including menu planning, ordering, inventory control, and sanitation standards.
  • Managed budget and food cost control, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  • Developed and implemented nutrition programs for diverse student populations.
  • Created menus and conducted inventory management to minimize waste and optimize supply usage.
  • Trained staff on food safety standards, nutritional guidelines, and preparation techniques.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance child nutrition initiatives through community engagement activities.
  • Monitored meal service participation, adapting programs based on feedback from students and parents.
  • Maintained accurate records of meal claims for reimbursement through Tx-UNDP’s.

General Manager

Sonic Drive-In
Webster
07.2014 - 01.2021
  • Hired, trained, and coached crew members while developing managerial skills.
  • Led daily operations to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staff scheduling and training to optimize team performance.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ordering processes for supplies.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain food safety standards.
  • Developed employee performance reviews and provided constructive feedback.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Drove year-over-year sales growth through strategic initiatives.
  • Optimized profits by managing food and labor costs within budget constraints.
  • Ensured adherence to operating procedures for delivering exceptional food and service in a safe, clean environment.

Restaurant General Manager

Freebirds World Burrito
Clear Lake
12.2011 - 07.2014
  • Hired, trained, and coached crew members while developing managerial skills.
  • Led daily operations to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staff scheduling and training to optimize team performance.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ordering processes for supplies.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain food safety standards.
  • Developed employee performance reviews and provided constructive feedback.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Drove year-over-year sales growth through strategic initiatives.
  • Optimized profits by managing food and labor costs within budget constraints.
  • Ensured adherence to operating procedures for delivering exceptional food and service in a safe, clean environment.

General Manager and Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In
Tomball
06.1997 - 12.2011
  • Hired, trained, and coached crew members while developing managerial skills.
  • Led daily operations to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed staff scheduling and training to optimize team performance.
  • Oversaw inventory management and ordering processes for supplies.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain food safety standards.
  • Developed employee performance reviews and provided constructive feedback.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through team-building activities.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
  • Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
  • Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
  • Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Drove year-over-year sales growth through strategic initiatives.
  • Optimized profits by managing food and labor costs within budget constraints.
  • Ensured adherence to operating procedures for delivering exceptional food and service in a safe, clean environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tomball High School
Tomball, TX
05-1999

Skills

  • Menu planning
  • Child nutrition programs
  • Food safety compliance
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Budget management
  • Inventory management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff training
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Team operations
  • Employee relations
  • Professionalism
  • Relationship building
  • Self motivation
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • Customer service
  • Performance evaluation
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Staff management
  • Financial management

Certification

ServSafe

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Director of Child Nutrition

Montgomery ISD
08.2024 - Current

Bakery Manager

Nothing Bunt Cakes
02.2024 - 08.2024

Director of Child Nutrition

Aramark
01.2021 - 01.2024

General Manager

Sonic Drive-In
07.2014 - 01.2021

Restaurant General Manager

Freebirds World Burrito
12.2011 - 07.2014

General Manager and Assistant Manager

Sonic Drive-In
06.1997 - 12.2011

High School Diploma -

Tomball High School

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