TANISHA KIRKLAND
THOMASVILLE,NC
Summary
Experienced Nutrition Assistant with many years of helping children. Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous and highly skilled at nutrition planning, nutrition assessments, management skills and problem solving. Diligent in working one-on-one with individuals and working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strong time management skills and dedicated to staying organized to meet the needs of our youth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutritionist Assistant
SRCAA
Lexington, NC
02.2011 - Current
- Responsible for preparing meals for children and serving a nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack.
- Responsible for following meal plans to ensure that the needs of all children with disabilities and allergies are met.
- Responsible for ensuring all monthly Nutrition (CACFP) Reports are accurate and submitted to Manager in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
- Responsible for maintaining center compliance by following Agency Policy and Procedures and Nutrition Performance Standards and state licensing requirements.
- Traveled to attend required trainings for CACFP in different states when offered.
- Responsible for maintaining food supplies, inventory and Plan menus and ordered specific foods to meet state guidelines and procedures.
- Transported and delivered meals designed for specific centers and also Daily transportation for children to designated centers.
Concession Supervisor
Spectra Food Services
Greensboro, NC
02.2011 - 05.2024
- Responsible for maintaining accurate records of food production logs for health department inspections.
- Addressed any technical issues with POS system or other equipment promptly.
- Managed and Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques resulting in improved food safety standards and compliance.
- Assisted Manager in ordering process for food items to minimize waste and maximize profits.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
- Ordered supplies such as food, napkins, utensils, condiments, beverages, when necessary.
- Strengthened inventory management process by regularly reviewing stock levels and adjusting orders based on demand forecasts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, NC03-2002
Skills
- Meal Planning and Food Preparation
- Distributing meals
- Recipe Development
- Team Training and Organizational Skills
- Program Planning
- Inventory Management
- Time management abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- CPR/First Aide / AED Certified
- Servsafe Certification
- Many CEU Certifications from Child Nutrition Summit (www.cacfp.org)
Timeline
Nutritionist Assistant
SRCAA
02.2011 - Current
Concession Supervisor
Spectra Food Services
02.2011 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Davidson County Community College
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