Michael Thomas
HUBER HEIGHTS
Summary
Certified dietary manager with extensive menu preparation experience and strong interpersonal skills, dedicated to enhancing culinary services and food safety standards. Proven track record in leadership and problem-solving, effectively driving team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in training and employee engagement strategies that foster a positive work environment and improve service delivery. Committed to building relationships and partnerships that contribute to organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Commissary Manager
State of Ohio-Warren Correctional
11.2023 - Current
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies for correctional facility operations.
- Supervised staff handling food preparation and distribution within secure environment.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations during commissary operations and inspections.
- Facilitated communication between staff and administration regarding operational needs.
- Performed financial transactions such as deposits, payments, refunds, and exchanges.
- Managed budgets by monitoring expenses related to labor costs, product purchases.
Operations Assistant
University of Dayton
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Coordinated daily operations for academic departments and administrative offices.
- Assisted in scheduling meetings and managing calendars for faculty and staff.
- Developed training materials for new hires within the operations team.
- Utilized software programs such as Excel, Word, Access, for data entry, analysis and reporting purposes.
- Provided administrative support to the Operations Manager by preparing reports, documents and presentations.
- Supervised day-to-day facility operations in accordance with set policies and guidelines.
Chef Manager
Sodexo @ Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed daily kitchen operations at a leading children's hospital.
- Supervised food preparation and service staff to ensure compliance with standards.
- Developed menus that met dietary needs of pediatric patients and staff.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring sufficient stock of quality ingredients.
- Trained new culinary staff on hospital policies and food safety practices.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to design balanced meal plans for patients.
- Created menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements related to purchasing decisions for accuracy prior to submission for approval.
Nutrition Coordinator
Sycamore Hospital
Miamisburg
08.2011 - 05.2021
- Performed a wide range of kitchen duties to improve efficiency
- Cooked food according to patient dietary guidelines and maintained food safety standards at all times
- Prepared food to meet patient needs
- Maintained kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition to comply with all safety and sanitation standards
- Interacted positively with customers and developed professional and positive relationships with them
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-2026
Certified Dietary Manager Certificate -
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06.2012
High School Diploma -
West Carrollton High School
West Carrollton City, OH06.2005
Skills
- Food production and preparation
- Kitchen management
- Labor cost analysis
- Culinary expertise
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Team collaboration
- Leadership abilities
- Time management
- Data analysis
Timeline
Assistant Commissary Manager
State of Ohio-Warren Correctional
11.2023 - Current
Operations Assistant
University of Dayton
08.2021 - 11.2023
Chef Manager
Sodexo @ Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
Nutrition Coordinator
Sycamore Hospital
08.2011 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Sinclair Community College
Certified Dietary Manager Certificate -
Sinclair Community College
High School Diploma -
West Carrollton High School