Experienced manager with a proven track record of leading teams to success. Possesses strong skills in team leadership, planning, and organization, developed throughout a successful career. Excels in equipping employees with necessary tools and knowledge to independently handle daily functions and effectively meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor, leveraging exceptional management abilities to drive results and foster a results-driven approach within the team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Service Manager II
Sodexo USA
Newark, New Jersey
06.2023 - Current
Oversee patient tray line operation
Manage and direct all of the patient meal service delivery programs
Ensure that Sodexo programs and standards are being met
Direct interaction with the patients, families and the nursing staff as it relates to patient meal services, maintaining customer satisfaction
Conduct Monthly Safety Audits.
Catering Coordinator
Elior- Constellation Culinary
Cornell Tech
08.2022 - 04.2023
Determining customer requirements and proposing catering options
Planning menus and overseeing venue, equipment, food, and service preparations
Hiring, training, and supervising catering staff, as well as scheduling employee shifts
Overseeing seating arrangements, the serving of meals and beverages, and the clearing of tables
Monitoring the availability of catering stock and supplies and ordering replenishments
Tracking catering expenses and maintaining accurate records
Adhering to food and health industry regulations and standards
Researching catering trends and promoting competitive catering services.
Patient Service Manager II
Compass Group -Morrison Healthcare
Mt. Sinai.Hospital
09.2015 - 08.2022
Oversee patient dining program
Manage and direct all of the patient meal service delivery programs
Maintain the standards of the Catering to you program
Direct interaction with the patients, families and nursing staff as it relates to patient meal services, maintaining customer satisfaction
Conduct daily patient satisfaction rounds to ensure high Press Ganey Scores
Facilitate weekly and monthly trainings for staff
Conduct Monthly Safety Audits
Maintain weekly financial data entry
Maintain Quality Control Logs
Maintain regulatory and company compliances
Adept in following the health-care facility's rules and policies, and instructing staff for maintaining confidentiality of patient's information
Hires, directs, coaches, trains, and develops patient service team members.
Patient Service Manager II
Sodexo USA
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York
04.2012 - 08.2017
Oversee patient tray line operation
Manage and direct all of the patient meal service delivery programs
Ensure that Sodexo programs and standards are being met
Direct interaction with the patients, families and the nursing staff as it relates to patient meal services, maintaining customer satisfaction.
Production & Catering Manager
Sodexo USA
Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York
10.2007 - 04.2012
Supervise a staff of 65 union employees – providing an average of 1,800 meals daily
Manage employees – schedule assignments, coach employees, determine training needs, and prepare & disseminate performance appraisals
Manage all inventories and purchasing for patient population and hospital Cafeteria, within budget parameters and based on hospital patient census utilizing the Market Connection System and directly with third-party vendors
Plan food and beverage menus for client’s special events
Sets up and maintains presentation of catered events thought events
Serve as liaison with clients to make sure experience Is the best possible
Ensure compliance with industry guidelines for monthly inspections – cleanliness, organization, refrigeration and food handling temperatures
Provide Cafeteria managerial coverage: staff management; perform close out procedures; and, complete cash reports
Oversee Catering production of special menus and food preparation for Hospital functions and events
Conduct bi-monthly in-service staff training on equipment usage, portion management, food storage, inventory movement and emergency procedures.
School Food Services Manager
Department of Education
District 5, New York
07.2006 - 10.2007
Supervise a staff of 10 across 3 locations (Harriet Tubman Academy, Thurgood Marshall Academy & P.S
133) – providing an average of 650 meals daily
Manage employees – schedule assignments, coach employees, determine training needs, and prepare & disseminate performance appraisals
Manage all inventory and purchasing within budget parameters
Ensure compliance with industry guidelines for monthly inspections – cleanliness, organization, refrigeration and food handling temperatures
Oversee Snack Bar at Thurgood Marshall Academy: inventory management; staffing; perform close out procedures; and, complete cash reports
Oversee food preparation for 3 additional programs – After School and Senior Citizens at 2 locations
Provide catering for schools satellite programs: Big Apple Games (avg
5,000 meals daily) and Summer Breakfast & Lunch during the months of July and August (avg
75 meals per service)
Conduct staff training on equipment usage, portion management, food storage, inventory movement and emergency procedures
Promote healthier eating through usage of fresh foods and implementation of a salad bar.
Assistant Manager
Papa Gino’s
Providence, Rhode Island
10.2005 - 06.2006
Key Holder for daily shifts: open and close restaurant, supervise teams, schedule assignments, provide on floor customer service, manage delivery orders, resolve problems and close out cash registers
Oversee inventory levels
Provide weekly catering for local school district
Conduct staff training on equipment usage, portion management, food storage, and customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree (Food Services Management) -
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science Degree (Culinary Arts) -
Johnson & Wales University
Skills
Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc
Staff Training and Development
Staff Management
Strategic Planning
Industry Applications – Market Connection System
Time Management
Certification
ServSafe Certification
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Patient Service Manager II
Sodexo USA
06.2023 - Current
Catering Coordinator
Elior- Constellation Culinary
08.2022 - 04.2023
Patient Service Manager II
Compass Group -Morrison Healthcare
09.2015 - 08.2022
Patient Service Manager II
Sodexo USA
04.2012 - 08.2017
Production & Catering Manager
Sodexo USA
10.2007 - 04.2012
School Food Services Manager
Department of Education
07.2006 - 10.2007
Assistant Manager
Papa Gino’s
10.2005 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science Degree (Food Services Management) -
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