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Kristi Wardsworth

Houston

Summary

Accomplished Child Nutrition Manager with a proven track record at Texans Can Academy, enhancing meal quality and operational efficiency. Expert in dietary planning and sanitation procedures, I significantly improved student satisfaction and health outcomes. Skilled in team leadership and behavioral analysis, my innovative menu planning and purchasing management strategies have consistently exceeded objectives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Nutrition Manager

Texans Can Academy
02.2024 - Current
  • Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
  • Planned weekly nutritionally balanced menus to reflect current dining trends.
  • Inspected heavy kitchen equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to verify cleanliness and functional operation.
  • Used Primero Edge to prepare production sheets and maintain accurate records.
  • Operated POS systems to process payments and lunch cards.
  • Promoted student and staff satisfaction by serving and merchandising meals.
  • Inventoried condiments, food and cooking supplies to verify availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
  • Completed daily closing duties by cashing out register drawers and restocking items and supplies.

Child Nutrition Manager

Spring Branch ISD
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
  • Completed daily closing duties by cashing out register drawers and restocking items and supplies.
  • Operated POS systems to process payments and lunch cards.
  • Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets, palatability and appearance.
  • Relayed order information to kitchen area and assisted other workers in preparing foods according to recipes.

Child Nutrition Manager

Natchitoches Parish School Board
12.2009 - 09.2021
  • Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
  • Planned weekly nutritionally balanced menus to reflect current dining trends.
  • Completed daily closing duties by cashing out register drawers and restocking items and supplies.
  • Operated POS systems to process payments and lunch cards.
  • Collaborated with health centers and medical teams to coordinate client care regarding health conditions and supplemental health services.
  • Inspected meals served for conformance to prescribed diets, palatability and appearance.
  • Relayed order information to kitchen area and assisted other workers in preparing foods according to recipes.
  • Created new recipes based on local, organic, and sustainable food sources.

Nursing Unit Secretary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 07.2005
  • Answered phone calls and messages for medical physicians, and facility, scheduling appointments, and handling patient inquiries.
  • Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
  • Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.

Education

High School Diploma -

Natchitoches Central High School
6513 LA-1, Natchitoches, LA 71457
05.1997

Skills

  • Health coaching
  • Dietary planning
  • Behavioral analysis
  • Menu Planning
  • Purchasing management
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Meal Preparation

Timeline

Child Nutrition Manager

Texans Can Academy
02.2024 - Current

Child Nutrition Manager

Spring Branch ISD
01.2023 - 02.2024

Child Nutrition Manager

Natchitoches Parish School Board
12.2009 - 09.2021

Nursing Unit Secretary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 07.2005

High School Diploma -

Natchitoches Central High School

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