Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Certification
Timeline
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Scott Childress

Scott Childress

Summary

Business Professional with a wide range of skills that will align with many companies who need a honest, hardworking candidate.

Culinary professional prepared for leadership in dynamic kitchen environments, with focus on excellence in food quality and service. Extensive experience in supervising kitchen operations and mentoring staff. Reliable team collaborator with commitment to achieving high standards and adapting to changing needs. Expertise in menu development and inventory management.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef Manager – Retail Dining – Union

Sodexo Campus Services
  • Directs daily food production for all –campus catering. (On and off) campus; also directs production for two well established faculty and staff dining establishments.
  • Also plans special events and oversees food production for one Sodexo branded concept and a retail branded concept.
  • Develop and conduct daily training programs covering food production, safety, food handling and quality compliance; set daily and weekly schedules based on business needs.
  • Plans and places daily orders for all foods for both faculty/staff establishments plus catering.
  • Implements inventory control procedures; maintains related HACCP records.
  • Supervises and delegates assignments to 15 employees; controls workflow and oversee quality of work.
  • Develops and initiates daily meetings with chefs and food service workers.
  • Establishes and ensures conformance to specifications for food preparation including portion control, waste management and recipe conversions; closely monitors food cost daily.

Globe Life
05.2023 - 06.2025
  • A working knowledge of Zoom and its many functions. Also, I am familiar with reciting scripts for business purposes.

Willow Run Foods
07.2016 - 02.2025
  • Drive Tractor Trailer to Long Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Virginia and Massachusetts.
  • Read and Process invoices to company standards
  • Handle store keys and property with the highest discretion and capability
  • Anything discrepancies with load or, store order contacted dispatch for proper direction

Schwan's Home Food Service
04.2015 - 06.2016
  • Run Daily Sales Routes
  • Vehicles inspection/ Pre-trip and Post trip
  • Resolve customer complaints
  • Troubleshoot HHD and printer
  • Use navigational system daily
  • Document inventory discrepancies
  • Adjust Schedule to accommodate customers
  • Reconcile financials Daily
  • Money Deposits Daily

Dunkin Donuts
06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Daily Sales Reports
  • Weekly Schedules for all employees
  • Manage Food Cost
  • Hire/Fire crew members based on circumstance
  • Professional Customer Service Representative
  • Store – Inspection Ready
  • Daily Safe/Drawer Count - Inspection
  • Monthly Marketing POP

Administrative Assistant

Government Job w/174th Wing in Syracuse
10.2011 - 04.2013
  • File Paperwork
  • Answer Phones
  • Build/work on Computer projects
  • Work on projects involving heavy physical labor
  • Scan/Fax paperwork
  • In charge of training for section [Computer involvement]

Production Manager – Resident Dining - Hinman Dining Hall

Sodexo Campus Services
12.2003 - 08.2009
  • Direct daily food production for on-campus dining facility encompassing 3000 food transactions daily; also plan and manage special events and oversee food production for a convenience store.
  • Develop and conduct daily training programs covering food production, safety, food handling and quality compliance; set daily and weekly schedules and priorities.
  • Plan and place daily orders for food and supplies with several vendors; investigate and resolve order discrepancies.
  • Implement inventory control procedures; maintain related records.
  • Supervise and delegate assignments to 13 to 15 employees; control workflow and oversee quality.
  • Participate in daily planning meetings with chefs and food service managers.
  • Establish and ensure conformance to specifications for food preparation including portion control, waste management and recipe conversions; closely monitor food costs.

Education

Vocational Diploma - Machinist AAS Business Administration

Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
05.2000

AAS - Hotel/Restaurant Management

Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY
05.1996

Life Insurance License - Life Insurance Agent

XCEL Insurance Training
Online
05-2025

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Food safety regulations
  • Culinary expertise
  • Supply ordering

Accomplishments

  • Cost Control Certification
  • National Restaurant Association Club – Treasurer
  • Cornell University Teleconference Panelist
  • Life Insurance Agent License

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

Honorably discharged as an E-6 (Staff Sergeant Select) in the United States Air National Guard. Also, have Forklift experience. I have driven a 2 1/2-ton forklift / 5-ton forklift and, a deuce ½ with Penndel hood, Humvee, bobcat and a Bus.

Certification

Food Service Manager

  • Extensive Food Service Experience
  • CM - Certified Manager Certification


Life Insurance

  • Life Insurance Agents License


Trucking

  • Extensive Trucking experience and training

Timeline

Globe Life
05.2023 - 06.2025

Willow Run Foods
07.2016 - 02.2025

Schwan's Home Food Service
04.2015 - 06.2016

Dunkin Donuts
06.2014 - 03.2015

Administrative Assistant

Government Job w/174th Wing in Syracuse
10.2011 - 04.2013

Production Manager – Resident Dining - Hinman Dining Hall

Sodexo Campus Services
12.2003 - 08.2009

Chef Manager – Retail Dining – Union

Sodexo Campus Services

AAS - Hotel/Restaurant Management

Broome Community College

Vocational Diploma - Machinist AAS Business Administration

Broome Community College

Life Insurance License - Life Insurance Agent

XCEL Insurance Training

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