Kenneth Bacehowski
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Accomplished Food Service Director with a proven track record at SKLD Wyoming, adept in food safety compliance and staff leadership. Achieved two consecutive zero-citation health inspections, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills. Expert in inventory management, with a flair for fostering high-quality resident dining experiences. Certified Starbucks barista and trainer, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
SKLD Wyoming
Wyoming , MI
11.2022 - Current
- Direct daily operations of food service department, ensuring compliance with State of Michigan health and safety standards.
- Work in close collaboration with team members to ensure residents received high-quality food and prescribed diets were followed.
- Resolve resident satisfaction issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining positive relationships with residents and their families.
- Perform product inventories, purchasing, receiving and stocking within and below monthly budgets.
- Two consecutive State of Michigan inspections with zero citations. Honorably mentioned for accurate record keeping, organization, and overall cleanliness.
- Recruit, hire, train, schedule and provide direction to a staff of 12 cooks and dietary aides.
- Part of the interdisciplinary management team providing exceptional care to our residents.
Food Service Manager
Target
Grandville , MI
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed a team of 15 Starbucks baristas and Target Café team members.
- Responsible for inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Tasked with upholding brand standards for Starbucks and Target Café.
- Certified Starbucks barista and trainer.
Team Leader
Meijer
Grand Rapids , Michigan
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Cross-trained team leader managing teams in the deli, Starbucks, bakery, and C-Stop gas station.
- Provided exceptional customer service to Meijer guests.
- Certified Starbucks Barista and Trainer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MISome College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Food safety compliance
- Health inspections
- Continuous operational improvement
- Staff leadership
- Inventory management
- Ordering and purchasing
Affiliations
- Oboist with local Wind Ensembles
- Avid Gardener
- Dog Lover
Certification
- Certified Food Safety Manager (through 2028)
- Certified Starbucks Barista and Trainer
Timeline
Food Service Director
SKLD Wyoming
11.2022 - Current
Food Service Manager
Target
02.2020 - 07.2022
Team Leader
Meijer
05.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Aquinas College
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Grand Rapids Community College
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