RICHARD FRIEDMAN
Coach
Commerce,Georgia
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nutrition Director
Commerce City Schools Board of Education
7 2016 - 6 2024
- Manage foodservice program to adhere to federal and state regulatory school nutrition standards
- Develop engaging menus and marketing materials to attract and maintain participation from students and staff
- Manage three million dollar budget and work within financial parameters of federal guideline
- Responsible for all school system, state and federal reports
- Developed and delivered training for staff, teachers and students.
School Nutrition Manager
Jackson County Schools
11.2007 - 06.2016
- In charge of day to day operations to feed 500+ students, staff and faculty
- Delivered training for entire system school nutrition staff during staff in-services
- Supervise staff to produce breakfasts and lunches using current USDA guidelines
- Responsible for food cost, monthly inventory, staff training, ordering, student account balances, kitchen safety and sanitation, following budget guidelines, maintaining current nutritional USDA guidelines.
Executive Chef
Classic Center/Center Stage Catering
08.2006 - 12.2007
- Directed day to day kitchen operations for the largest cultural and event facility in northeast Georgia
- Inventory control, staff training and culinary production for events ranging from 50 to 3000 guests.
Executive Chef/Owner
Watchmaker's Restaurant
04.2004 - 07.2006
- Responsible for all aspects of an independent restaurant and full service catering operation
- Staffing, training, seasonal menu development, ordering and inventory control.
Corporate Executive Chef
Gourmet Services Inc.
09.2001 - 07.2004
- Executive Chef for Coca-Cola Fountain Division
- Managed front of the house and back of the house operations for an upscale, executive dining environment and catering for international clientele
- Responsible for training all GSI account managers and kitchen staffs in areas of food safety, menu planning, inventory control, catering sales and presentation.
Executive Chef
ARAMARK Corporation
12.1990 - 09.2001
- Served as Executive Chef at Georgia Tech, Hewlett Packard and Georgia State University
- Oversaw total kitchen and catering operations for all sports facilities, student dining and special events
- Served as Executive Chef for guest dining for the Olympic Village during the 1996 Olympics
- Responsible for staff training, menu development, food safety and sanitation standards, ordering and inventory control, vendor relations.
Education
BA - History
University of Colorado Boulder
MA - Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder
AOS - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Skills
Leadership
Team Building
Assessment & Monitoring
Training & Skills Development
Soccercredentials
United States Soccer Federation B Level Coaching License
Coachingcredentials
- East Jackson High School Soccer Program, Varsity Boys Coach, 2008
- East Jackson High School Soccer Program, Varsity Boys Coach, 2015
- Kings Bridge Middle School Girls and Boys Cross Country Team, Coach, GHSA Lay Coach Certificate
Timeline
School Nutrition Manager
Jackson County Schools
11.2007 - 06.2016
Executive Chef
Classic Center/Center Stage Catering
08.2006 - 12.2007
Executive Chef/Owner
Watchmaker's Restaurant
04.2004 - 07.2006
Corporate Executive Chef
Gourmet Services Inc.
09.2001 - 07.2004
Executive Chef
ARAMARK Corporation
12.1990 - 09.2001
School Nutrition Director
Commerce City Schools Board of Education
7 2016 - 6 2024
BA - History
University of Colorado Boulder
MA - Journalism
University of Colorado Boulder
AOS - Culinary Arts
Culinary Institute of America
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