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Margaret Saari

Shrewsbury,MA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Restarting my work experience with food service after a long break "professionally". Eagerly look forward to blending my food service experience with my true compassion of the Human Services, utilizing my education and experience in all areas.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Supervisor

Rutland Marketplace
Rutland, MA
05.2012 - 02.2013
  • Provided direction to staff on proper preparation techniques for menu items.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable local laws regarding alcohol sales, sanitation, hygiene.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding new employees when needed.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate market operations.
  • Monitored food storage, handling, preparation and delivery to maintain health and safety standards.
  • Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
  • Fostered a positive working environment, encouraging teamwork and employee engagement.
  • Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.

PTO President

Central Tree Middle School
Rutland, MA
2004 - 2008
  • Upstarted Middle School PTO. Held the position of President for almost 5 years.
  • Started many programs for fundraising within the community.
  • Implemented many student programs addressing the need for healthy nutrition for state testing and attendance records.
  • Organized and Implemented 'Fun with Food' Program through Recreation Department for Students and Seniors.

Senior Food Service Director

Marriott Management Services
Schaumburg, IL
1982 - 1995
  • 1982, trained with Marriott for Unit Manager/Food Service Supervisor in Round Lake, IL.
  • 1995 ended my career with Marriott/Sodexo as Director of Food Service, located in Schaumburg, IL.
  • Interviewed, screened, monitored, and mentored staff up to 35 employees.
  • Fully trained and implemented the high standards put forth by Marriott Food Division.
  • Responsible and accountable for up to four building complexes, as well as Production and Catering satellite units.
  • Managed budget for food service operations, including cost control and financial reporting.
  • Directed daily operations of food service department, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Created menus with a focus on nutrition, variety, cost-effectiveness and overall appeal to customers.

Education

Food Service Mgt

William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL
05-1983

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Kendall College
Evanston, IL
05-1982

Skills

  • Food handling safety
  • Meal Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Food Preparation
  • Dining room setup
  • Detail Oriented
  • Nutrition
  • Hygiene standards
  • Kitchen Operations
  • Team Collaboration
  • Issue Resolution
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Food presentation
  • Food Safety
  • Relationship Building
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Verbal Communications

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Community volunteering
  • Passionate Cooking and Event Planner

Timeline

Food Service Supervisor

Rutland Marketplace
05.2012 - 02.2013

PTO President

Central Tree Middle School
2004 - 2008

Senior Food Service Director

Marriott Management Services
1982 - 1995

Food Service Mgt

William Rainey Harper College

Associate of Arts - Human Services

Kendall College
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