Hi, I’m
Sara Day
Nutrition Services Manager
Lafayette,IN
Work Preference
Summary
Detail oriented, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
TSCLafayette, IN
Nutrition Services Manager
10.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented nutrition programs aligning with organizational goals.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize food service operations and ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, enhancing efficiency in procurement and supply chain logistics.
- Trained and mentored staff on dietary guidelines and best practices in nutritional services.
ChartwellsRossville, IN
Director Dining Services
07.2025 - 10.2026
Job overview
- Directed strategic planning for dining program, enhancing service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Led team through implementation of new food safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Developed and managed annual budgets to optimize resources and reduce costs across dining services.
- Established vendor partnerships for sourcing high-quality ingredients, improving menu offerings and sustainability.
Mitchell’s MexLafayette, IN
Kitchen Manager
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
ChartwellsFlora, IN
High School Kitchen Manager
12.2018 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chartwells for production of breakfast and lunch meals.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Handled money, balanced tills, and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components.
Cook MedicalSpencer, IN
Warehouse Associate
08.2011 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Performed inventory counts and stocked merchandise.
Education
Frankfort Senior High SchoolFrankfort, IN
High School Diploma
05.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Supply Ordering and Management
- Quality Standards
- Multitasking and Organization
- Policy and Procedure Enforcement
- Safe Food Handling
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Portion Sizes
- Money Handling
- Team Leadership
- Kitchen Management
Certification
ServSafe Certified
Timeline
Nutrition Services Manager
TSC
10.2025 - Current
Director Dining Services
Chartwells
07.2025 - 10.2026
Kitchen Manager
Mitchell’s Mex
06.2023 - Current
High School Kitchen Manager
Chartwells
12.2018 - 05.2023
Warehouse Associate
Cook Medical
08.2011 - 05.2018
Frankfort Senior High School
High School Diploma