Justine Barron
West Columbia
Summary
Accomplished Cafeteria Manager at Wharton ISD, adept in inventory management and enhancing operational efficiency, significantly reducing food waste. Skilled in fostering a team-oriented environment with strong leadership and communication abilities. Proven track record in improving customer satisfaction and maintaining rigorous health and safety standards. Expertise in food preparation and sanitation protocols ensures compliance and high-quality service.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Manager
Wharton ISD
11.2017 - Current
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Recruited trained, and supervised staff to ensure exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting.
- Used software Systems Design to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements and reimbursable meals.
- Created training materials for new hires to ensure consistent knowledge of policies and procedures across the team.
- Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
- Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards.
- Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Implemented catalog system for students' meal cards to expedite lunch lines, decreasing overall wait times.
- Coordinated catering services when required, working closely to ensure smooth execution.
- Streamlined cafeteria operations for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness through proper inventory management.
- Boosted employee morale with effective communication, training, and performance evaluations.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to health department regulations and guidelines.
- Ensured timely food preparation by coordinating kitchen staff schedules effectively based on peak hours of operation.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
Retail Sales Coordinator
Navy Exchange
06.2011 - 12.2013
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing customer needs in a fast-paced retail environment.
- Collaborated with store management to create eye-catching promotional displays.
- Maximized retail space utilization with efficient merchandise layout planning that optimized customer engagement.
- Mentored employees by sharing knowledge about best practices in retail management.
- Enhanced the shopping experience by curating a visually appealing retail environment that showcased products effectively.
- Balanced daily tasks effectively while remaining responsive to changing priorities within the retail environment.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Wake Technical College
Raleigh, North Carolina12.2009
Skills
Food Preparation
Health and safety procedures
Food handling
Sanitation Standards
Food presentation
Inventory Management
Health regulations
Meal Planning
Safety and health precautions
Kitchen Equipment Operation
Nutrition knowledge
Timeline
Cafeteria Manager
Wharton ISD
11.2017 - Current
Retail Sales Coordinator
Navy Exchange
06.2011 - 12.2013
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Wake Technical College
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