Julie K. Richards
Duncan,SC
Summary
Proven leadership with years of experience in management, supervising, and implementing clear and effective solutions to problems, and fine-tuning operations in a food service environment. Successful leadership experience in operating and maintaining a successful business, customer relations, and direction and training of all personnel. Veteran Food Service Manager successful at improving operations through efficiency updates, cost control strategies and profit management optimization. Excellent communication, planning and conflict resolutions skills. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Background includes inventory management, sales leadership and recordkeeping. Organized and forward-thinking food service professional with a flexible and motivational management style. Committed and hardworking Food Unit lead with 13.5 years of experience directing K-12 food service unit. Well-rounded leader with talent for supervising employees, While being a Swift problem solver with quick and effective solutions to wide array of issues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cafeteria Food Service Manager
Compass Group USA, School Dining Service
09.2011 - Current
- Organize food service training to educate employees on food safety, and proper food handling.
- Limit portion sizes and utilize recipes to control food costs.
- Review pricing and order food ingredients, paper & Chemical supplies.
- Maintain effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Track food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs to remain under weekly & monthly plate costs.
- Control labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Integrate service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Set schedules for staff by planning and designating shifts and hours.
- Oversee training of more than 8 team members.
- Oversee balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposit establishment's earnings to make daily deposits.
- Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Set and enforce performance and service standards to keep high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction. Analyze sales data to identify trends and adjust purchasing decisions accordingly.
- Motivate staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Train staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility in compliance with health codes, sanitation requirements, and license regulations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Supervising Med Tech
Ashlan Village Assisted Living
02.2008 - 03.2010
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assessed 43 patients'' understanding of their prescribed medication regimen during routine follow-ups.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration records (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs, and answering calls.
Education
Certificate – Serve Safe Through DHEC - Food Safety
Serve Safe
Spartanburg, SC11.2019
Patient Care Assistant, Med-tech - Certified Medical Assistant
ECPI University
Greenville07.2008
High School Diploma -
Woodruff High School
Woodruff, SC06.1996
Skills
- Safe Food Handling
- Managing Deliveries
- Cost Control
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Staff Management
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- Serve Safe Training - 2011-2024
Timeline
Cafeteria Food Service Manager
Compass Group USA, School Dining Service
09.2011 - Current
Supervising Med Tech
Ashlan Village Assisted Living
02.2008 - 03.2010
Certificate – Serve Safe Through DHEC - Food Safety
Serve Safe
Patient Care Assistant, Med-tech - Certified Medical Assistant
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
Woodruff High School
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