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Jennifer Kulyk

Hermitage,PA

Summary

Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience at Aramark and KFC/Ampex. Proven track record in enhancing kitchen performance and streamlining inventory management. Skilled in food safety compliance and fostering team motivation through effective training. Adept at addressing customer concerns, ensuring satisfaction while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Food Service Director

Aramark
01.2020 - 06.2025
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Created and deployed successful strategies to boost Kitchen performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
  • Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling 850 meals each day.
  • Enforced strict adherence to portion control guidelines as part of cost-saving measures without compromising on customer satisfaction.
  • Supervised vending machine daily operations over multiple institutions effectively by delegating tasks appropriately among team members based on skill level and workload capacity and jumped in where needed.

Restaurant General Manager

KFC/Ampex
09.1995 - 12.2019
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among 15 staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Developed and maintained a strong team of motivated staff by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hickory High School
Hermitage, PA
06-1994

Skills

  • Sanitation standards
  • Food safety compliance
  • Allergen awareness
  • Healthcare regulations
  • Inventory management
  • Special diets

Timeline

Assistant Food Service Director

Aramark
01.2020 - 06.2025

Restaurant General Manager

KFC/Ampex
09.1995 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Hickory High School