Overview
Professional Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Mauveline Preston

Open Kitchens
Chicago,IL
17
Years of experience
1
Certification

Experienced Food Service Manager skilled in team leadership, menu development, and food safety management. Expertise in inventory control and operational efficiency enhances staff performance and service quality. Strong background in employee training and recruitment, business planning, and marketing. Committed to creating exceptional dining experiences through effective policy implementation and disciplined management.

Work History

Food Service Manager

2 Years 1 Month
Open Kitchens | 08.2024 - Current
  • Managed food service operations and staff scheduling to ensure seamless service delivery.
  • Consistently implemented stringent food safety protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff in menu preparation techniques to enhance skills.
  • Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering processes for efficiency.
  • Regularly evaluated vendor performance to uphold quality standards.
  • Coordinated catering services and special events for various clients.
  • Maintained systematic records of food inventory, supplies, and equipment to support operational efficiency.
  • Directed daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and service standards.

Food Service Director

2 Years
K12 by Elior | 08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Oversaw food service sales, budgets, and cost controls to align operations with financial goals.
  • Trained staff in food handling, preparation, and cleanliness to enhance restaurant efficiency.
  • Implemented strategies that enhanced team performance and optimized operational processes.
  • Coached trainees on safety measures and inventory management to minimize waste.
  • Recorded worker-related issues for management assessment.
  • Ensured high levels of cleanliness and organization in food storage areas to preserve quality.
  • Reviewed operational activities to optimize procedures and manage expenses.
  • Documented potential worker-related issues for management review.

Pool Manager City Wide

12 Years 5 Months
Chicago Board of Education | 02.2010 - 07.2022

Traveled to schools with staffing shortages to ensure coverage and maintain service continuity.

  • Completed all paperwork for meals served to students accurately.
  • Managed point-of-service system, inputting data into Mosaic system daily.
  • Ordered food supplies to maintain inventory levels.
  • Supervised dining staff to promote operational readiness and enhance service quality.
  • Conducted daily morning meetings with staff to communicate expectations and daily goals.
  • Ensured compliance with HACCP logs through proper daily documentation.
  • Monitored compliance with daily requirements for reimbursable meals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies

Fam Bible Seminary College | Chicago, IL | 08-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Mental Health Coach

Light University | Forest, VA

I finished the mental health coach program and receive my certificate of completion for a mental health coach

Associate of Science - Biblical Studies

Fam Bible Seminary College | Chicago, IL | 08-2021

Skills

Staff Management
Positive attitude
Sanitation standards
Food preparation
Food storage
Portioning
Operations management
Ordering supplies
Safety Compliance
Control inventory costs
Staff supervision
Team management
Staff leadership
Business leadership
Training
Training
Recruitment
Communication
Communication
Employee training
Problem solving
Reliable and trustworthy
Multitasking
Planning
Organization
Leadership
Active listening
People skills
Team building
Work ethic
Reliable & trustworthy
Friendly
positive attitude
PPE use
Analytical skills
Effective communication
Control inventory costs
Operational Analysis

Accomplishments

  • Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Improved delivery of food by ordering on time, realizing overall increase in customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
  • Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
  • Recognized as Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions.
  • Developed relationships with 5 new clients and typically exceeded sales goals by 96%.

Certification

ServSafe Instructor& Registered ServSafe Examination Proctor

ServSafe Managers License

City of chicago Manager License

Timeline

Food Service Manager

Open Kitchens
08.2024 - CurrentRead More

Food Service Director

K12 by Elior
08.2022 - 08.2024Read More

Pool Manager City Wide

Chicago Board of Education
02.2010 - 07.2022Read More

Light University

Some College (No Degree) from Mental Health Coach
Read More

Fam Bible Seminary College

Associate of Science from Biblical Studies
Read More

Fam Bible Seminary College

Bachelor of Science from Biblical Studies
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Mauveline Preston