Cafeteria Manager
Clarksville Public Schools
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Managed budgets, analyzing financial data to make informed decisions on purchasing and menu pricing.
- Recruited trained, and supervised staff to ensure exceptional customer service in a fast-paced setting.
- Used Software to analyze daily financial statements, balance statements and reimbursable meals.
- Created training materials for new hires to ensure consistent knowledge of policies and procedures across the team.
- Monitored cash handling procedures closely, ensuring accuracy in transactions and reducing instances of theft or fraud.
- Inspected kitchen appliances, equipment and work areas to verify functional operation and cleanliness.
- Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards.
- Planned nutritionally-balanced menus for students by studying current dining trends.
- Implemented catalog system for students' meal cards to expedite lunch lines, decreasing overall wait times.
- Boosted employee morale with effective communication, training, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining clean and safe dining environment for both customers and staff.
- Streamlined cafeteria operations for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness through proper inventory management.
- Ensured timely food preparation by coordinating kitchen staff schedules effectively based on peak hours of operation.
- Coordinated with school administrators to incorporate nutritional guidelines into menu planning, promoting healthier eating habits among students.
- Maintained detailed records of sales, inventory, and employee performance, using data to make informed decisions about future operations.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to health department regulations and guidelines.
