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Tara Gudvangen

Alva,FLORIDA

Summary

Dedicated Food Service Manager and field Manager professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to enhance the organization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Compliance Field Manager, Food & Nutrition Service

Lee County School District
10.2019 - Current
  • Perform compliance review on school kitchens
  • Tracked vital performance in the following areas, meal claims, production records, manager & employee duties, and quality control.
  • Tracked key performance indicators in quality and quantity control measures.
  • Tracked Key performance indicators in the hazard analysis critical control point program. (HACCP)
  • Making sure they are following rules & regulations for the Local, State, and Federal.

Food Service Manager & Intern Trainer (Riverdale)

Lee County School District
07.2011 - 10.2019
  • Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited the establishment's earnings to the bank.
  • Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shifts and smooth operations.
  • Tracked food production levels, and meal counts.
  • Intern training at my schools of more than [50] team members.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Kept facility compliant with health codes, and sanitation requirements.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations.

Food Service Manager & Intern Trainer (R.V.P Elem)

Lee County School District
07.2005 - 07.2011

·Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.

· Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

· Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.

· Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

· Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited the establishment's earnings to the bank.

· Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shifts and smooth operations.

· Tracked food production levels and meal counts.

· Intern training at my schools of more than [50] team members.

· Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.

· Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

· Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

· Kept facility compliant with health codes, and sanitation requirements.

· Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

· Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations.

Food Service Manager (Diplomat E & M)

Lee County School District
07.2004 - 07.2005

· Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.

· Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.

· Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.

· Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep a consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

· Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited the establishment's earnings to the bank.

· Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shifts and smooth operations.

· Tracked food production levels and meal counts.

· Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.

· Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

· Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.

· Kept facility compliant with health codes and sanitation requirements.

· Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.

· Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations.

Food Service Assistant Manager (NFMAA)

Lee County School District
07.2003 - 07.2004
  • Practiced safe work habits and encouraged staff to do the same.
  • Displayed proper food handling and equipment technique when assisting in the kitchen.
  • Helped the Food Service Manager train cafeteria staff in food preparation, line process, and health regulations.
  • Observed staff confirm safety and quality standards.
  • Assisted Food Service Manager with planning and preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner for over (900) students.
  • Assisted Food Service Manager with planning and preparation of breakfast, lunch, and dinner for over [900] students.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, and reconciled transactions.

Food Service Intern Program

Lee County School District
01.2003 - 07.2003
  • Learned the sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies.
  • Ordering: how to adequately order food & supplies.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Made food according to standard recipes.
  • Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting, or measuring food items.
  • Handled cash transactions and point-of-sale operations to assist staff during busy service periods.
  • Knowledge of menu items and components.
  • Production records
  • Monitored food quality and freshness throughout the day.

Food Service Worker

Lee County School District
11.2001 - 01.2003
  • Cleaned and sanitized the work area to prevent contamination.
  • Washed floors, walls, coolers, and storage shelves.
  • Checked the quality of products and removed expired items.
  • Followed written recipes.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to FIFO.
  • Cashier and balance money
  • Cooking, and following food safety guidelines.

Education

GED -

Home Study Careers

Skills

  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Food Allergies
  • (HACCP) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program
  • Manager Intern Trainer
  • Verbal and Written Communication (FRISK)
  • Meal Preparation & Portion Standards
  • Work Schedules
  • Food Service Rules and Regulations
  • Production Records

Certification


Manager ServSafe Certification

Certified Childcare & First Aid (home daycare) for 18 year



Timeline

Compliance Field Manager, Food & Nutrition Service

Lee County School District
10.2019 - Current

Food Service Manager & Intern Trainer (Riverdale)

Lee County School District
07.2011 - 10.2019

Food Service Manager & Intern Trainer (R.V.P Elem)

Lee County School District
07.2005 - 07.2011

Food Service Manager (Diplomat E & M)

Lee County School District
07.2004 - 07.2005

Food Service Assistant Manager (NFMAA)

Lee County School District
07.2003 - 07.2004

Food Service Intern Program

Lee County School District
01.2003 - 07.2003

Food Service Worker

Lee County School District
11.2001 - 01.2003

GED -

Home Study Careers