Dynamic Food Service Director with a proven track record at Delhi USD, achieving 35% scratch cooking and enhancing meal participation. Expert in budgeting and compliance, with strong leadership skills. Skilled in implementing innovative culinary solutions and training staff to elevate service quality and operational efficiency.
Diligent Chef Manager with strong background in managing food service operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Successfully led teams to improve service efficiency and implemented quality control measures. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach.
Implemented Universal Meals program on-time for SY 2021–2022.
Managed large dining facilities serving over 3,000 servicemembers 3 meals daily.
Food Service Leadership & Staff Training
Culinary Operations / High-Volume Cooking
Scratch & Speed-Scratch Meal Prep
Health & Safety Compliance (ServSafe Certified)
Budgeting, Inventory & Cost Control
CDE Audit & CNIPS Compliance
POS Systems: Titan Solutions, E-triton
Meal Planning & Recipe Development
Grant Writing & Administration
Community Engagement & Event Support
- Led 3 successful CDE audits with no critical findings or fiscal action.
- Secured over $300,000 in KIT grant funding to upgrade district kitchens.
- Launched district-wide scratch/speed-scratch cooking (first in Merced County).
- Developed a certification program ensuring 100% of food service staff are food safety trained.
- Maintained 98% staff retention over 10+ years.
- Partnered with high schools to develop student culinary classes.
- Contributed to community events through catering and support for LCAP and school functions.
- Achieved 40% scratch cooking goal by SY 2024–2025.