Tameeka Ware
Macon,NC
Summary
Experienced Food Service Manager with solid background in foodservice. Offers excellent track record of tackling various tasks to support kitchen and staff. Demonstrates genuine hospitality to establish rapport with patrons and deliver memorable experiences. I have over 25 years’ experience working for the Department of Juvenile Justice. I pride myself on always. delivering quality, efficient service, and creating long lasting bonds with troubled youth despite adversity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Server Manager
Department of Juvenile Justice
Macon , GA
06.1999 - Current
- Prepared tables for meals by setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
- Developed and implemented food service policies and procedures.
- Organized training sessions for staff members on food safety regulations.
- Supervised the daily operations of the kitchen, cafeteria, and catering services.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure that adequate supplies were available at all times.
- Created budgets for each department based on projected expenses and revenues.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes and other applicable regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of kitchen equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development according to customer preferences.
- Collaborated with marketing team to promote new menu items or specials.
- Scheduled staff shifts and managed payroll records for hourly employees.
- Provided feedback to chefs regarding ingredient quality or presentation issues.
- Maintained accurate records of sales, labor costs, food costs, and waste management data.
- Oversaw operations for high-volume facility managing 200 daily meals.
- Guided trainees to boost safety and inventory waste management to meet pre-established business thresholds for operation.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Adhere to health and food safety standards outlined in OSHA.
- Manage budgets and payroll records.
- Comply with health and sanitary regulations.
- Organizing documents and paperwork and maintaining a filing system.
Home Health CNA
Rest Care Health
Macon , GA
05.2000 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Measured and recorded food and fluid intake and output levels for each patient.
- Helped with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a physician or therapist.
- Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver High School
Atlanta, GA08-1994
Skills
- Quality Control
- Food Handling
- Order Verification
- Safe Food Handling
- Supply Restocking
- Menu Knowledge
- Food Presentation
- Conflict Resolution
- High-Volume Dining
- Guest Relations Management
- Food Preparation
- Food Inspection
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Food Station Setup
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Professional Attitude
- Health Code Compliance
- Menu Memorization
- OSHA Compliance
- Healthcare
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Typing and note taking
Accomplishments
- Professional Certificate
- Certificate in Serve Safe
- First Aid CPR Certificate
- Leadership Award
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Rest Care Health
05.2000 - 05.2020
Food Server Manager
Department of Juvenile Justice
06.1999 - Current
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver High School
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