Salena Glover
Tampa,FL
Summary
Results-driven Foodservice Coordinator with expertise in food safety, inventory management, and staff training. Proven track record in improving operational efficiency and ensuring high standards of health compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Foodservice Coordinator
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
Tampa, Florida
03.2016 - Current
- Coordinated food service operations for patient meals and dietary needs.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to support efficient kitchen and dining services.
- Trained staff on food safety practices and kitchen procedures.
- Oversaw meal preparation to ensure quality and presentation standards.
- Facilitated effective communication between kitchen staff and healthcare providers to meet dietary needs.
- Implemented efficiency improvements in food service workflows.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Provided guidance to kitchen personnel on menu planning, portion control, presentation techniques, recipes, ingredients selection and storage methods.
- Followed sanitation guidelines established by local health department regulations.
- Monitored compliance with health regulations regarding food handling practices.
- Supervised kitchen workers engaged in preparing meals for large numbers of people at special events or functions.
- Inspected kitchens and dining areas regularly to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of equipment.
- Coordinated meal delivery systems for clients requiring specialized diets.
- Scheduled and coordinated the work of food service staff, ensuring efficient operation.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Executed tasks in food service operations, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery.
Food Preparation Worker
MacDill Air Force Base
Tampa, Florida
09.2016 - 01.2020
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen and dining areas.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to health regulations.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
Food Service Worker
Magnolia Manor
Americus, Georgia
03.2007 - 08.2016
- Assisted customers with menu selections and special dietary requests.
- Prepared food items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Stocked supplies and restocked ingredients as needed throughout the day.
- Trained new staff on food safety practices and service protocols.
- Engaged with guests to create a welcoming dining experience consistently.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
Food Service Worker
Carrabbas
Columbus, Georgia
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Prepared food items following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area and kitchen equipment throughout shifts.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Food Preparation Worker
Ryan's Steakhouse
Americus, Georgia
02.1998 - 08.2007
- Prepared ingredients for cooking according to menu specifications and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of food preparation areas throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently to support food preparation tasks.
- Assisted chefs in assembling dishes for service during peak hours.
- Followed food safety regulations to ensure high-quality meal preparation at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes and workflow.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and kitchen procedures.
- Maintained clean and sanitized work area in accordance with food safety guidelines, avoiding cross-contamination of raw and prepared food products.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- Re-stocked, organized and arranged service and food stations.
- Prepared and cooked food items according to recipes, menus and supervisor's instructions.
- Cooked a variety of foods according to customer orders or supervisors' instructions.
- Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
- Memorized menu items and food preparation methods to better explain selections to guests and increase sales.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Responded quickly to any requests from wait staff or management.
- Sliced cooked meats for sandwiches and salads as well as carved roasts at carving stations in the kitchen.
- Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sumter County Comprehensive High School
Americus, GA06-1999
Skills
- Food safety
- Kitchen management
- Dietary compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Staff training
- Complaint resolution
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Food preparation
- Ordering supplies
- Food presentation
- Scheduling staff
- Food safety compliance
- Food and safety standards
- Supply ordering
- Cash handling experience
- Supply stocking
- ServSafe
- Heavy lifting capacity
- Staff training and development
- Food assembly
- Team collaboration
- Hospital standards
- Food tray assembly
- Patient relations
- Special dietary needs
- Food serving
Certification
- SERV SAFE
Timeline
Food Preparation Worker
MacDill Air Force Base
09.2016 - 01.2020
Foodservice Coordinator
St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
03.2016 - Current
Food Service Worker
Magnolia Manor
03.2007 - 08.2016
Food Service Worker
Carrabbas
04.2006 - 05.2007
Food Preparation Worker
Ryan's Steakhouse
02.1998 - 08.2007
High School Diploma -
Sumter County Comprehensive High School