Jill Riggs
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Accomplished leader dedicated to empowering staff to maximize the benefit of our student customers through healthy, appetizing foods and engaging interactions. Effective at meeting food service operational and financial objectives. Knowledgeable about budget administration, inventory management and budget maximization strategies
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food Service
Penn Harris Madison School Corporation
08.1999 - Current
- Oversee operations of 16 schools including a Central Kitchen Facility and Central Warehouse serving over 8000 meals per day.
Department Head Hospitality Management & Tourism
Davenport University
07.1998 - 07.1999
- Hired and evaluated faculty and taught classes
- Recruited and advised students in the program
- Maintained class schedules and budget
Adjunct Professor
Multiple Universities And Colleges
01.1995 - 07.1998
- Taught undergraduate classes for Davenport University, Andrews University and Indiana Tech College.
Director of Operations North Dining Hall
Notre Dame University
07.1986 - 01.1997
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of college dining hall feeding 10,000 meals per day and auxilliary operations feeding staff and students through out campus.
- Oversaw food production for catering department and bulk food processing for 2nd dining hall. ivity.
- Collaborated with senior management and contractors to design and develop new concepts and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Indiana University
South Bend, IN12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Mgt
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05.1985
Skills
- Business Leadership
- School Nutrition Finance and Recordkeeping
- Menu Design health and maximum participation
- Staff Development
- Facility Planning
- Advancing and advocating for school meals
Timeline
Director of Food Service
Penn Harris Madison School Corporation
08.1999 - Current
Department Head Hospitality Management & Tourism
Davenport University
07.1998 - 07.1999
Adjunct Professor
Multiple Universities And Colleges
01.1995 - 07.1998
Director of Operations North Dining Hall
Notre Dame University
07.1986 - 01.1997
MBA - Business Administration
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Mgt
Central Michigan University
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