Child Nutrition Program Manager offers superior organizational leadership and operational skills. Over 20 years experience in USDA Child Nutrition Programs. Background includes expert program service delivery and overall management functions at the local level as well as program evaluations, training and technical assistance at the District level. Expert in using Mosaic BOH, Nutrikids programs, and FasTrak POS. ServSafe certified leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact program success.
Responsible for conducting reviews of local programs to determine compliance with federal regulations and state and local policies. Monitored staff to ensure the HACCP plan is followed. Trained staff on register, and the completion of day-end reports. Prepared production reports daily for meals served and record corrective action when needed. Ordered supplies, and groceries weekly. Assisted staff in any area needed. Promoted a healthy collaborative working environment. Ensured the dietary needs of children with special diets were met. Attended information sessions and other workshops, and conferences as needed to remain current in federal regulations and nutrition issues. Prepared menus for the schools, countywide.
Trained to prepare recipes in batch quantities, recorded temperatures of foods, maintained safe and clean work areas. Cleaned, washed and sanitized equipment and work surfaces. Followed the HACCP plan to keep foods safe for consumption. Meal service time: ran the lunch line, kept line supplied with food items from the menu, kept the line clean, sanitized and presentable. Ran register, counted down register money, and printed day-end reports. Ran the dish machine, cleaned dining area; swept, and mopped floors, and ran the floor machine. Washed and folded laundry. Took trash out and cleaned trash cans.