Phyllis Dozier
Longview
Summary
Accomplished Director of Child Nutrition with a track record of driving program success through strategic planning and effective budgeting. Known for enhancing menu offerings and establishing community partnerships that support healthy eating initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Child Nutrition
Longview Independent School District
Longview, TX
08.2000 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented nutrition programs aligning with federal and state guidelines.
- Oversaw daily operations of food service, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with culinary staff to enhance menu offerings based on student preferences.
- Managed budgeting for food services, optimizing resources to improve cost efficiency.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices in food preparation and nutrition education.
- Established partnerships with local farms to source fresh ingredients for meal programs.
- Spearheaded initiatives promoting healthy eating habits among students through educational campaigns.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through surveys and feedback, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Evaluated program success by tracking key performance indicators and making data-driven decisions for improvement.
- Implemented allergy-friendly meal options, accommodating diverse dietary needs among students.
- Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
- Optimized budget allocation for the department by closely monitoring expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Increased student participation in meal programs through targeted marketing efforts and attractive presentation.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs raising awareness about the importance of proper nutrition in children''s education outcomes.
- Inspected all equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to verify cleanliness and functional operation.
- Used software to prepare production sheets and maintain accurate records.
- Managed a diverse team of nutrition professionals, promoting collaboration and efficiency.
- Prepared beverage and food items to meet mandated nutritional and project meal requirements.
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure compliance with federal and state nutrition guidelines.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
The University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TX12.1988
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation procedures
- Allergy awareness
- Menu planning
- Dietary planning
- FoodWorks
- Cognitive behavior management
- Nutrient analysis software
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Customer satisfaction
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Money handling
- Decision-making
- Cash handling
- Food preparation
- Calm and pleasant demeanor
- Scheduling staff
- Employee supervision
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Recruitment and hiring
- Operations management
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Inventory control
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Director of Child Nutrition
Longview Independent School District
08.2000 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Education Administration
The University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
East Texas Baptist University