Linda Whisenton
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic Food Service Manager with a proven track record at Denver Public Schools, excelling in staff leadership and customer service. Enhanced team performance through effective training and conflict resolution, while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Skilled in operations management and food preparation, consistently maintaining high-quality service and operational efficiency.
Nutrition professional with demonstrated expertise in dietary planning, program management, and client education. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in nutritional analysis, menu development, and health promotion. Known for reliability, effective communication, and leadership.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Manager
Denver Public Schools
01.1997 - Current
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and resolving conflicts effectively.
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Upheld company policies consistently across all areas of operation while remaining flexible enough to address unique situations as they arose within the workplace setting.
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Non Profit Organization
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Contributed to the development of organizational policies related to behavioral health services.
- Established strong relationships with local resources such as shelters, food banks, employment agencies, transportation services aiding clients in accessing essential supports.
- Organized trainings on relevant topics including trauma-informed care crisis de-escalation techniques, cultural competence, and mental health first aid.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.
- Worked closely with adults and children in community settings, at residential facilities and within homes.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
1600 City Park Esplanade Denver , Co 80206Skills
- Customer service
- Staff leadership
- Staff supervision
- Cross-training staff
- Portion control
- Team development
- Food presentation
- Performance evaluations
- Health inspections
- Sanitation standards
- Operations management
- Nutrition
- Food preparation
- Mental health awareness
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Behavioral analysis
- Motivational interviewing
- Interpersonal communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Group counseling
- Group therapy facilitation
- Training and mentoring
- Public speaking
Timeline
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Non Profit Organization
09.2022 - 08.2025
Food Service Manager
Denver Public Schools
01.1997 - Current
High School Diploma -
East High School
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