Jodie McCroskey
Kearny,Arizona
Summary
Dynamic Food Service Director with a proven track record at Ray Unified School District, excelling in cost control and staff training. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic inventory management and developed creative menus catering to diverse dietary needs. Recognized for fostering teamwork and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
Ray Unified School District
07.2021 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Implemented a system for tracking inventory levels accurately, preventing shortages or overstock situations that could impact service quality.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for food service employees, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Designed creative menus that catered to various dietary needs while maintaining an appealing aesthetic for clients.
Clerk/customer Service
USPS
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Implemented a system for tracking inventory levels accurately, preventing shortages or overstock situations that could impact service quality.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety procedures.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for food service employees, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Designed creative menus that catered to various dietary needs while maintaining an appealing aesthetic for clients.
Education
Ray High School
Kearny, AZ05.2003
Skills
- Ordering and purchasing
- Staff training and development
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Food safety compliance
- Strategic planning
- Staff supervision
- Meal planning
- Inventory management
- Quality assurance
- Allergen awareness
- Sales planning
- Employee scheduling
- Facility management
- Policy implementation
- Menu development
- Process improvements
- Waste reduction
- Recipe creation
- Health inspections
- Nutrition
- Cost control
- Process updates
- Policy development
- Staff productivity management
- Continuous operational improvement
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Money handling
- Decision-making
- Cash handling
- Food preparation
- Operational efficiency
- Scheduling staff
- Employee supervision
- Delegating assignments and tasks
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Supply ordering and management
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Staff training
- Training and onboarding
- Inventory control
- Employee performance evaluations
- Adaptability
- Written communication
Timeline
Food Service Director
Ray Unified School District
07.2021 - Current
Clerk/customer Service
USPS
05.2019 - 09.2020
Ray High School
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