Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
ACTIVITIES
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Rachel M. Eckert

FORT WAYNE,IN

Summary

Dynamic Food Service Director with a proven track record at Emmanuel-St. Michael Lutheran School, adept in menu planning and food safety. A strong communicator and efficient multitasker, I excel in inventory management and staff training, ensuring compliance with federal regulations while enhancing student satisfaction and operational productivity.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

EMMANUEL-ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
04.2013 - Current
  • I run a small kitchen that feeds up to 450 students daily when school is in session. My job responsibilities include: Ordering and Prepping Food, Inventory, Pricing Cost, Compliance with the National School Lunch Program Federal and State Regulations, Federal and State Nutrition Guidelines, and Menu production.

SCHDULING AND REGISTRATION

PARKVIEW HOSPITAL
08.1998 - 10.2009
  • My job responsibilities included: Scheduling Procedures, Registering patients, entering Drs orders, and training new employees.

Education

General Studies

INDIANA PURDUE FORT WAYNE, IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fort Wayne, IN
08.1995

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN/SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Fort Wayne, IN

Skills

  • I am a team player, both as a leader and an employee
  • I am experienced with Word, Excel, and Google
  • Listening, I feel, is the most important skill in leadership
  • Efficient, I believe in using your time wisely, and getting things done in a timely manner
  • Prioritization: I am a multitasker; I don’t get hung up on one task when there are other things that need my attention immediately
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Menu planning
  • Nutritional analysis
  • Cost control
  • Time management
  • Staff training
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Staff productivity management
  • Foodservice recordkeeping

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified

References

References available upon request.

ACTIVITIES

I enjoy spending my spare time with family. I am married, have 3 children, and 1 grandchild. I love spending time volunteering for my church, school, and Turners in as many ways possible to help with fundraising. I also am active in volunteering my time as an Executive Board member for Fort Wayne Germanfest.

Timeline

FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR

EMMANUEL-ST. MICHAEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
04.2013 - Current

SCHDULING AND REGISTRATION

PARKVIEW HOSPITAL
08.1998 - 10.2009

General Studies

INDIANA PURDUE FORT WAYNE, IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

CONCORDIA LUTHERAN/SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Rachel M. Eckert