Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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Lytha Clawson

Thonotosassa,FL

Summary

Diligent Kitchen Manager with comprehensive background in kitchen operations and team supervision. Managed food preparation, inventory control, and staff training, ensuring smooth kitchen functionality and adherence to health standards. Demonstrated effective communication and organizational skills to enhance productivity and maintain high-quality service.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kitchen Manager

Sla Management
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.

Food Service Worker

Sodexo
05.2016 - 07.2020
  • Operated cash register accurately, managing transactions efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
  • Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies, and minimizing food spoilage.
  • Maintained accurate records of food temperatures to ensure safety standards were met.
  • Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.

Inflight Cook/Food Prep/Office Duties

Sodexo
01.1996 - 07.2016
  • Cross-trained and provided back-up for other customer representatives when needed
  • Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs
  • Successfully interacted with customers while maintaining adequate cash supply in cash drawers in multiple checkout stations.
  • Stocked and rotated inventory on a regular basis.
  • Performed store opening duties, including checking equipment for proper functioning. Replenishing merchandise
  • Prepared and delivered meals to private Jet Pilots, crew, and the owners as well as the passengers.
  • Assisted in purchasing ,inventory and all areas of back of the house as needed.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Cold prep and catering prep. Finished all duties assigned or directed in a timely manner.

Education

Business Management Associate of Arts

Strayer University
Columbus, Ohio
2010

High School Diploma -

Johnson County High
Mountain City, TN
01-1992

Skills

  • Time management
  • Courteous and professional demeanor
  • Excellent customer service
  • Staff supervision
  • Flexible schedule
  • Ordering supplies
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Food safety compliance

Affiliations

  • Assisted Disabled Young Adults with Establishing Skills for the workplace

Additional Information

References:

Regina Natale 912-604-4370

SLA


John Carter 978-204-1239

SLA


Catherine Shafer 937-371-5638

Sodexo


Lynn Ramsey 614 734-4375

Sodexo









Certification

Servsafe Manager Certified

Timeline

Kitchen Manager

Sla Management
08.2022 - Current

Food Service Worker

Sodexo
05.2016 - 07.2020

Inflight Cook/Food Prep/Office Duties

Sodexo
01.1996 - 07.2016

Business Management Associate of Arts

Strayer University

High School Diploma -

Johnson County High
Lytha Clawson