Karen Magoon
Londonderry,New Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated School Nutrition Manager with expertise in meal planning, food safety, and customer service. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high sanitation standards.
Proactive nutrition manager known for implementing process improvements and upholding food safety standards. Experienced in collaborating with teams to deliver nutritious meals and exceptional customer service.
Results-driven professional with over 20 years in school nutrition management. Skilled in food safety, team leadership, and customer service. Committed to improving meal quality and fostering a positive environment for students and staff.
Detail-oriented nutrition professional with background in school meal preparation and service. Known for maintaining high standards in food safety and hygiene while fostering positive dining experience for students. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability to meet changing needs, ensuring reliable and efficient service.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Dining Services
Londonderry School District
Londonderry, NH
02.2006 - 09.2026
- Collaborated with staff to ensure safe food handling practices.
- Prepared nutritious meals in accordance with federal and state guidelines.
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Coordinated with school administration to align menus with nutritional goals.
- Implemented improvements in meal preparation processes to enhance efficiency.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with students, parents, faculty, and staff during meal times or other food-related events at the school setting.
- Improved cleanliness and sanitation standards by maintaining a clean and organized kitchen workspace.
- Monitored portion control measures consistently to minimize waste while meeting regulatory requirements for servings sizes per grade level groupings.
- Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
- Provided support to individuals with special dietary need to meet unique nutritional requirements.
- Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Evaluated and revised menus to incorporate variety and meet evolving needs and preferences.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining procedures to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with administrative teams to address concerns and improve communication strategies district-wide.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth and development.
- Developed emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for potential crises or incidents on campus.
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and task delegation processes.
- Established clear lines of authority within the team hierarchy which contributed towards improved collaboration amongst colleagues.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly during annual reviews using measurable criteria based on job responsibilities.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Office Manager
New England Cellular Communications
Derry, NH
04.1994 - 07.2006
- Streamlined office operations, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times for administrative tasks.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings, ensuring optimal use of executive time and resources.
- Developed and implemented office policies, improving organizational compliance and employee productivity.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Fisher College
Boston, MASkills
- Meal planning expertise
- Leadership qualities
- Food safety
- Sanitation procedures
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
Timeline
Manager of Dining Services
Londonderry School District
02.2006 - 09.2026
Office Manager
New England Cellular Communications
04.1994 - 07.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Fisher College