Cafeteria Manager
LAUSD School Board District
05.1996 - 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 to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements and reimbursable meals.
- Managed budgets, analyzing financial data to make informed decisions on purchasing and menu pricing.
- Created training materials for new hires to ensure consistent knowledge of policies and procedures across the team.
- Implemented new marketing strategies for increasing daily sales volume and attracting more customers.
- Monitored cash handling procedures closely, ensuring accuracy in transactions and reducing instances of theft or fraud.
- 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.
- Planned nutritionally-balanced menus for students by studying current dining trends.
- Negotiated with vendors for better pricing on bulk food purchases, reducing overall food costs.
