Margaret Rentz
Woodbine,GA
Summary
I have 30 years of knowledge in food service with 26 of those years with school nutrition. I'm aiming to secure a job as manager to share my passion for school nutrition all that goes with it. I love attending workshops and training to learn something new to bring back to staff and students. I am actively involved in Georgia School Nutrition Association with activities that range from promoting school breakfast and lunch to visiting the capital and speaking with our legislators for funding school meals and retirement for staff.
Knowledgeable manager with solid foundation in implementing training programs for management teams.
Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Trainer
Camden County Board of Education
07.2024 - Current
- Empowered staff to take ownership of their professional development through personalized goal-setting exercises and progress tracking methods.
- Goal was to work with staff and assist them with innovative teaching techniques.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, offering constructive feedback and encouraging open communication among team members.
- Increased overall team productivity by identifying skills gaps and providing targeted coaching sessions.
School Nutrition Manager
Jeff Davis BOE
08.2008 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented innovative menus for school nutrition program to meet nutritional requirements of students.
- Organized and supervised food production staff in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to school nutrition programs.
- Monitored inventory levels of kitchen supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate stock is maintained at all times.
- Conducted regular meetings with food service personnel to discuss operational issues and ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained records related to meal counts, student enrollment numbers, financial reports.
- Created training materials for new employees on proper sanitation techniques, safety protocols.
- Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to promote healthy eating habits among students.
- Participated actively in professional organizations related to school nutrition programs.
- Managed application process for eligible students to receive meal assistance.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Cutting Dept. Supervisor
Douglas & Harper Manufacturing
06.2006 - 07.2008
- Monitored department operations to ensure productivity standards were met.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support to team members.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations across the department.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
- Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily operations.
- Delegated tasks appropriate to individual employees to provide development opportunities.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Co-Owner
Poor Folks Restaurant
11.2000 - 06.2006
- Developed strategies for increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement in operations.
- Oversaw customer service activities to ensure quality standards were met or exceeded.
- Provided leadership and guidance to employees while fostering a collaborative environment.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly in order to maintain positive relationships.
- Collaborated with other co-owners on strategic decisions related to the company's growth plan.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiating new training and scheduled processes to streamline operations.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
School Nutrition Manager
Jeff Davis BOE
10.1992 - 11.2000
- Developed and implemented innovative menus for school nutrition program to meet nutritional requirements of students.
- Organized and supervised food production staff in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to school nutrition programs.
- Monitored inventory levels of kitchen supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate stock is maintained at all times.
- Evaluated performance of kitchen staff members, providing guidance as needed to maintain quality standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality food service operations.
- Managed budgeting process for cafeteria services, including purchasing and forecasting expenses.
- Conducted regular meetings with food service personnel to discuss operational issues and ensure efficient workflow.
- Maintained records related to meal counts, student enrollment numbers, financial reports.
- Coordinated with teachers and administrators on special dietary needs of students.
- Provided leadership and direction in developing policies regarding menu planning and food preparation.
Education
GED -
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC05-1987
Skills
- Policy compliance
- Dietary guidelines
- Expense Management
- Meal Preparation
- Recipe Development
- Personnel Training
- Quality Standards
- Team building
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
- Sanitation Procedures
- Menu Planning
- Meal program management
- Cost Management
- Menu development
- Purchasing management
- Operational Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
- Food presentation
- Workflow optimization
- Special Event Coordination
- Employee Scheduling
- Customer relations
- Leadership
- New employee training
- Work planning and organization
- Staff development
Certification
ServSafe Certified 2020-2025
Timeline
Manager Trainer
Camden County Board of Education
07.2024 - Current
School Nutrition Manager
Jeff Davis BOE
08.2008 - 06.2024
Cutting Dept. Supervisor
Douglas & Harper Manufacturing
06.2006 - 07.2008
Co-Owner
Poor Folks Restaurant
11.2000 - 06.2006
School Nutrition Manager
Jeff Davis BOE
10.1992 - 11.2000
GED -
Martin Community College
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