Paige French
Copperas Cove,TX
Summary
Dedicated Child Nutrition Manager skilled in nutritional meal preparation, menu planning, and staff training. Proven track record of enhancing student health through allergy-sensitive meal options and nutrition education programs.
Dynamic professional with expertise in staff training and customer relations. Recognized for cultivating a collaborative team environment and effectively addressing dietary needs, ensuring high standards of service and satisfaction in child nutrition programs.
Experienced Child Nutrition Manager with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and team development. Successfully implemented nutrition education programs and optimized menu offerings, leading to increased student participation and improved health outcomes.
Dynamic professional with demonstrated success in developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to boost sales, while maintaining operational efficiency. Skilled in budget management to reduce costs and maximize profits. Passion for food preparation, providing quality products to customers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Nutrition Manager
Copperas Cove Independent School District
Copperas Cove, TX
09.2022 - 04.2026
- Developed and implemented nutrition education programs for students, enhancing awareness of healthy eating habits.
- Collaborated with cafeteria staff to ensure compliance with federal and state nutrition guidelines.
- Analyzed student dietary needs and preferences to optimize menu offerings and increase participation rates.
- Trained staff on food safety protocols, ensuring adherence to health regulations and standards.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies efficiently, minimizing waste while meeting nutritional requirements.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback, making data-driven adjustments to improve meal quality and appeal.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a team-oriented work atmosphere, fostering strong communication and collaboration among staff members.
- Used Mosaic to prepare production sheets and maintain accurate records.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes with effective time-management strategies, increasing efficiency in the kitchen.
- Increased awareness of healthy eating habits through educational presentations and workshops for students and staff.
- Improved student health by implementing nutritious meal plans and promoting balanced diets.
- Operated POS systems to process payments and lunch cards.
- Conducted regular evaluations of kitchen equipment, ensuring timely maintenance for optimal performance.
- Promoted student and staff satisfaction by serving and merchandising meals.
- Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
- Implemented allergy-sensitive meal options to accommodate diverse dietary needs of students.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper food handling techniques, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
- Exceeded federal nutrition standards by incorporating whole grains, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables into daily offerings.
- Disseminated information to community agencies, school staff and students to promote increased interest in lunch programs.
- Completed daily closing duties by cashing out register drawers and restocking items and supplies.
- Collaborated with school administrators to design menus that adhered to both nutritional guidelines and budget constraints.
- Inventoried condiments, food and cooking supplies to verify availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
- Replenished supplies such as napkins and condiments
Assistant Manager
McAllister's Deli
Copperas Cove, TX
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Developed staff scheduling processes to improve labor cost management and service coverage.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with upper management on strategic planning for product offerings and marketing campaigns.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
Education
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXHigh School Diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove, TX06-2014
Skills
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Sanitation practices
- Wellness advocacy
- Allergy awareness
- Regulatory compliance
- Nutrition education
- Dietary planning and Dietary guidelines
- Supervisory experience
- Recipe development
- Money handling
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Team motivation
- Staff training and development
- Staff supervision
- Task delegation
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Child Nutrition Manager
Copperas Cove Independent School District
09.2022 - 04.2026
Assistant Manager
McAllister's Deli
06.2019 - 09.2022
No Degree - Culinary Arts
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Copperas Cove High School