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Penny Washington

Penny Washington

Catering/Food Service Manager
Springfield,TN

Summary

Food-loving Catering Director with a career spent building lucrative and long lasting relationships with clients, sales representatives and catering staff. Astute individual offering expertise in turning opportunities into business successes. Ready to tackle new challenges in a leadership role.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Supervisor

G3 Foods
Louisville , KY
06.2020 - 09.2023
  • Supervised and coordinated day-to-day activities of catering staff, including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
  • Organized and oversaw banquet setup, service, breakdown, and storage of equipment.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while preparing food items for banquets or other events.

School Nutrition Manager

Robertson County Schools
Springfield, TN
07.2007 - 05.2020
  • Developed and implemented innovative menus for school nutrition program to meet nutritional requirements of students.
  • Organized and supervised food production staff in the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to school nutrition programs.
  • Monitored inventory levels of kitchen supplies and equipment to ensure that adequate stock is maintained at all times.
  • Evaluated performance of kitchen staff members, providing guidance as needed to maintain quality standards.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality food service operations.
  • Conducted regular meetings with food service personnel to discuss operational issues and ensure efficient workflow.
  • Maintained records related to meal counts, student enrollment numbers, financial reports.
  • Created training materials for new employees on proper sanitation techniques, safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with teachers and administrators on special dietary needs of students.
  • Assisted in the development of marketing strategies to promote healthy eating habits among students.
  • Supervised daily operations of kitchen staff by assigning tasks according to individual strengths.
  • Oversaw ordering process for necessary items such as paper goods, utensils, cleaning supplies.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.

Assembly Line Production Worker

Peterbilt Motors Co Manufacturing
Madison , TN
04.2005 - 01.2007
  • Performed quality checks on products to ensure they met company standards.
  • Organized production line equipment and materials for assembly tasks.
  • Assembled components according to established procedures and safety protocols.

Cycle Counter

Electolux
Springfield, TN
09.1983 - 04.2005
  • Performed daily cycle counts on assigned areas to ensure accuracy of inventory records.
  • Maintained accurate and updated records of all cycle count activities.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of new processes for cycle counting.
  • Audited warehouse personnel performance to ensure compliance with established procedures for cycle counts.
  • Investigated discrepancies between physical inventory and system records, and reported findings to management team.
  • Conducted monthly audits on a variety of products within the warehouse facility.
  • Provided feedback on issues related to inventory accuracy and control measures.
  • Assisted with training new employees in cycle count procedures and policies.
  • Prepared detailed reports summarizing results from completed cycle counts.
  • Identified potential problems or errors that could lead to incorrect counts or inaccurate data.

Education

High School Diploma -

Springfield High School, Springfield, TN
05-1982

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Food Storage
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Strategic Direction
  • Menu Planning
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Food presentation
  • Table Setting
  • Client Engagement
  • Event Logistics
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Order Processing

Timeline

Catering Supervisor - G3 Foods
06.2020 - 09.2023
School Nutrition Manager - Robertson County Schools
07.2007 - 05.2020
Assembly Line Production Worker - Peterbilt Motors Co Manufacturing
04.2005 - 01.2007
Cycle Counter - Electolux
09.1983 - 04.2005
Springfield High School - High School Diploma,
Penny WashingtonCatering/Food Service Manager