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Linus Williams

Food Service Director
Brentwood,MD

Summary

Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach. Background includes improving performance, reducing costs and eliminating waste to maximize profitability of food service operations. Strategic planner with superior communication and problem-solving abilities. Talented kitchen leader offer over 10 years of experience in preparing and serving diverse foods. Motivates employees to exceed customer expectations in high-volume settings while maintaining strong quality and cost controls. Service-oriented with good multitasking, safety management and decision-making skills.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Food Service Director

Health Care Service Group
Bowie, MD
08.2020 - Current

Managed 12 employees planned operations to cover all needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.

Developing strategies to improve food service for levels for for the depaetment

Food Service Director

Future Care Clenton MD
Clinton, MD
02.2018 - 08.2020

Overseeing department residents needs ,managed 14 employees and and managed the department .

Food Service Director

Sava Senior Care
Silver Spring, Md.
01.2014 - 07.2018

Assist with recruiting,selecting,training,supervising a sufficient a number of quality staff,scheduling and work assignments.

Completes employee performance appraisals on a timely basis. Maintained and corrected the job performances for employees through effective discipline.Educate patients and staff about therapeutic

nutrition sanitation and food preparation

Food Service Director

Fort Washington Center
Fort Washington , MD
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.

Food Service Director

Sava Senior Care
Bethesda, MD
06.2005 - 01.2012
  • Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.

Lead Cook/Assistant Manager

Morrison Healthcare Food Services
Hyattsville, MD
03.2001 - 06.2005
  • Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.

Lead Cook

Millennium Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
Silver Spring, MD
05.1998 - 10.2001
  • Managed kitchen staff, supervised preparation of foods ,and explained steps for readying specialty items.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.

Lead Cook

Sodexo USA
Washington, DC
03.1996 - 11.1998
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
  • Met production requirements for banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.

First Cook

Carnival Cruise Lines
Miami, FL
06.1985 - 11.1987
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
  • Enforced health and safety regulations, optimizing adherence to quality standards.
  • Supervised and enhanced work of 15-person team producing more than 850 plates per day.

Education

English ,Maths, Social Studies And History

St Augustin High School
Vieux Fort St Lucia W.I
01.1971 - 06.1975

Skills

COOKING

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 14 staff members.
  • Achieved results by completing task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Received employee of the year by Fort Washington Hospital and was presented an award by the Health Care Council National Capital Area in 2013 in recognition of exceptional Quality of Service Commitment to Creating Efficiencies.

Timeline

Food Service Director

Health Care Service Group
08.2020 - Current

Food Service Director

Future Care Clenton MD
02.2018 - 08.2020

Food Service Director

Sava Senior Care
01.2014 - 07.2018

Food Service Director

Fort Washington Center
01.2012 - 01.2014

Food Service Director

Sava Senior Care
06.2005 - 01.2012

Lead Cook/Assistant Manager

Morrison Healthcare Food Services
03.2001 - 06.2005

Lead Cook

Millennium Health Care & Rehabilitation Center
05.1998 - 10.2001

Lead Cook

Sodexo USA
03.1996 - 11.1998

First Cook

Carnival Cruise Lines
06.1985 - 11.1987

English ,Maths, Social Studies And History

St Augustin High School
01.1971 - 06.1975
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