Tara Daniels
Mound Valley,KS
Summary
Accomplished Food Service Director at Usd 506, adept in staff leadership and inventory management, significantly enhanced dining experiences through meticulous quality control and innovative meal planning. Excelled in fostering team productivity and maintaining rigorous sanitation standards, driving operational excellence and employee development. Proven track record in implementing cost-saving strategies and elevating customer satisfaction. Accomplished Food Service Director dedicated to increasing sales, diversifying menus and optimizing policies to transform food service operations. Quality-oriented and decisive leader with proactive approach. Effective at meeting food service operational and financial objectives. Knowledgeable about budget administration, inventory management, and cost-reduction strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Usd 506
08.2013 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations in the kitchen, ensuring timely meal preparation and delivery for large-scale events or busy dining periods.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with all health department regulations.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs through efficient inventory management and supplier negotiations.
- Monitored food quality and freshness during all stages of preparation, storage, and service to ensure consistently excellent dining experiences for guests.
- Developed a strong team atmosphere within the kitchen staff, enhancing productivity and employee retention rates.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Developed strategies for minimizing waste during food preparation processes by utilizing proper portioning techniques and reusing ingredients when appropriate.
- Implemented a system for tracking inventory levels accurately, preventing shortages or overstock situations that could impact service quality.
- Implemented staff training programs to improve culinary skills and knowledge of food safety procedures.
- Increased employee engagement by fostering positive relationships among team members and addressing concerns proactively.
- Optimized workflow processes by analyzing data on staff performance, customer feedback, and sales trends to make informed decisions about staffing levels and work schedules.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for food service employees, promoting professional growth and development opportunities.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and coaching to kitchen staff members, fostering professional growth while maintaining a positive workplace environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Labette County High School
Altamont, KS05.2022
Skills
- Ordering and Purchasing
- Staff Training and Development
- Sanitation Standards
- Staff Leadership
- Food presentation
- Food Safety Compliance
- Business Leadership
- Staff Supervision
- Meal Planning
- Inventory Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Menu development
- Policy Implementation
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Child nutrition management
Child Nutrition and management is a class required for food service director. Had to have 120 hours of training.
Timeline
Food Service Director
Usd 506
08.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Labette County High School
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
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