Leslie Turner
Hopkinsville,KY
Summary
Experienced Food Service Manager with a proven ability to manage all facets of food service operations. Proficient in staff supervision, inventory management, and budget control to optimize efficiency and profitability. Skilled in upholding stringent standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Adept leader capable of inspiring and guiding teams to hit goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foods Service Manager
Christian County Board Of Education
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
04.2010 - Current
- Maintained records of food inventory, supplies, and equipment.
- Supervised daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assigned tasks and monitored progress of all kitchen personnel.
- Ensured proper portioning and serving of meals according to established standards.
- Ordered necessary supplies and ingredients on a regular basis to meet operational needs.
- Conducted weekly employee meetings to discuss performance issues and training opportunities.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives such as reducing waste and utilizing leftovers effectively.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, refrigerators.
- Provided ongoing training for new employees on safe food handling practices.
- Hired, trained, motivated and evaluated team members in order to maximize productivity levels.
- Adhered to company food, safety, quality and sanitation policies.
- Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
- Reduced food waste by overseeing and planning ingredients, anticipated customers, and popularity of items.
- Monitored actions of staff and customers to uphold health and safety standards.
- Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment, and food service supplies.
- Reviewed daily task list with employees and assigned tasks for completion.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Scanned kitchen and service areas for items that needed to be cleaned or replenished and directed staff to complete tasks.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair of food service equipment.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure quality standards were met.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss operational improvements and address concerns.
- Managed cash flow, overseeing daily receipts and bank deposits.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of restaurant equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Managed inventory levels, ordering supplies as needed to maintain stock.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff, providing feedback and setting goals for improvement.
Education
GED -
Christian County High School
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Purchasing
- Production records
- Kitchen operations management
- Portion Control
- Sanitation Standards
- Staff Motivation
- Performance Evaluations
- Food Storage
- Customer Service
- Regulatory Compliance
- Food Preparation
- Staff Supervision
- Service records
- Equipment management
- Allergy awareness
- Food safety management
- Ordering Supplies
- Food presentation
- Waste Reduction
Certification
- School Nutrition Certified since 2022
Timeline
Foods Service Manager
Christian County Board Of Education
04.2010 - Current
GED -
Christian County High School
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