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Work History
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Latoya Woods

Chicago,IL

Summary

Motivated Associate Manager with a proven track record at Chicago Public Schools CPS,excelling in food service. Ensuring compliance and enhancing skills and knowledge daily. demonstrates through effective problem resolution and strategic forecast planning. Skilled in fostering team motivation and maintaining high service standards,contributing to significant operational improvements. Formerly and recently passed,CDPH,Inspections.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Manager

Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.2024 - Current

. Manages the operation's of the school lunchroom and follow compliance guidelines and performs related duties as required.


. Responsible for supervising lunchroom personnel and participating in the preparation variety of food item's under the acceptable practices established by(NSS). Insure reimbursable meals are being served during breakfast and lunch.


. Monitor,supervise,and participate in cleaning and sanitation of lunchroom facilities and equipment daily and monthly and as needed coaching and training employees in specific duties, policies,and procedures.


. Communicates daily lunchroom needs conducts regular staff meetings including food prep,sanitation,safety,and general housekeeping duties;forecast production needs and places food orders based on menu needs and inventory level data within assigned deadlines.


. Verifies that food items are received and stored at proper temperatures according to HACCP guidelines and prepared and maintained at proper temperatures with minimal loss of nutritional value(FIFO). Make certain that recipes,temp logs and production are printed out daily and all HACCP guidelines are met and followed.


. Serves food and cleans lunchroom including sweeping,mopping and vacuuming the kitchen,serving areas,office as needed logging daily pest control.


. Submits request for equipment repairs/replacements.


. Attends required/schedule meetings,and training sessions.


. Completes paperwork production records,cooks temperature logs,service line temperature logs,refrigeration/freezer temperature logs,food delivery records,and miscellaneous reports.


. Operates pos terminal and mosaic system.


Cook

Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.

Lunchroom Attendant

Chicago Public Schools CPS
04.2017 - 01.2020

. Food preparation

. Food service

. Cleaning

. Safety and sanitation

. Serving students


Food Specialist/Chef/Train Attendant

Amtrak National Railroad
06.2008 - 07.2014

. Food prep

. Cook

. Provide quality customer service

. Provide assistance with questions or concerns on board the train.

Education

GED -

Olive Harvey College
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
06.2007

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Strategic forecast planning
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Customer Relations
  • Team motivation
  • Problem Resolution
  • Product and service knowledge

Timeline

Associate Manager

Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.2024 - Current

Cook

Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.2023 - 01.2024

Lunchroom Attendant

Chicago Public Schools CPS
04.2017 - 01.2020

Food Specialist/Chef/Train Attendant

Amtrak National Railroad
06.2008 - 07.2014

GED -

Olive Harvey College
Latoya Woods