Julia Grammer
Roy,WA
Summary
Compassionate professional with many years of experience coordinating and training great teams to provide Nutrition to the people of our community. Keen interest in local food, humane and sustainable food production practices, teaching food preparation skills, and growing access to quality nutrition. Thrives in both collaborative and independently motivated environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Supervisor, Child Nutrition
Bethel School District
04.2023 - Current
- Primary supervision of kitchen teams at 14 School locations
- Secondary supervision of 16 additional kitchen Site teams
- Training of new, and current, kitchen staff in Safety Sanitation protocols, Federal and State Nutritional Requirements, proper Documentation, Departmental SOPs, District Policy, Food Production and Preparation techniques, Inventory Management, and efficient work flow development
- Establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with other District Departments, School Administrators and Support Staff, external Service Providers and Vendors
- Regularly performing Kitchen Site Inspections and Employee Performance Evaluations
- Further training, Plans of Improvement, or Disciplinary actions implemented when necessary
- Collaborating with interdepartmental team members (Central Kitchen, Warehouse, Procurement) to efficiently provide support to Site kitchen teams
- Primary oversight and Administrative support for the Summer Lunch and Breakfast program sites as well as other yearly events that involve our Child Nutrition Department participation
- Participating in Professional Development trainings including, but not limited to, Farm to School and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Kitchen Site Manager
Bethel School District
Cedarcrest Middleschool
01.2012 - 04.2023
- Direct oversight of on-site Kitchen team which includes, but is not limited to, guiding daily food production and preparation, following safety and sanitation procedures, ensuring appropriate large volume preparation techniques and portion sizing is followed, delegation of duties, completing and retaining required documentation, ordering and inventory management, and staff training.
- Additional support given to 3 satellite kitchen locations involving regular site visits, oversight of their food and supply ordering, inventory management, and regular troubleshooting and morale support.
- Encouraging positive work environments through regular skill building, mentoring, collaborative decision making, and employee recognition.
Catering Lead
Copper Creek Inn Restaurant
06.2006 - 09.2013
- Coordinated and participated in food preparation and the service of all on and offsite catering events
- Meet with prospective clients to discuss their vision of their particular event
- Prepared a sampling menu based on their desires
- Delegated duties to other team members to ensure the efficient preparation, transport, delivery, set up, presentation, and break down of all catered events
- Ordered food and supplies while staying within budget and minimizing food waste
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts Chef Training
Western Culinary Institute
Portland, OR10-1999
GED -
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA01.1996
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Large Scale Food Preparation and Production
- Event Planning and Organization
- Staff training and Skill Building
- School Meal program Management and Administration
- Standardized Recipe development
- USDA Regulations
- Safety and Sanitation
- Microsoft Office
- Google Drive, Docs, and Teams
Certification
Food Safety Manager Certification
Timeline
Field Supervisor, Child Nutrition
Bethel School District
04.2023 - Current
Kitchen Site Manager
Bethel School District
01.2012 - 04.2023
Catering Lead
Copper Creek Inn Restaurant
06.2006 - 09.2013
Food Safety Manager Certification
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts Chef Training
Western Culinary Institute
GED -
Pierce College
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