Tara Reyes
Liberty Hill
Summary
Cafeteria Manager with proven CNS knowledge at LHISD, excelling in inventory management and food safety compliance. Successfully serving meals to student satisfaction while training staff in food preparation and customer service.
Food service professional skilled in overseeing cafeteria operations and driving team performance. Known for maintaining high standards and adapting to changing demands. Expertise in food preparation, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Manager
LHISD
Liberty Hill, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Supervised daily cafeteria operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory control, optimizing supply levels to reduce waste and cost.
- Developed and implemented meal programs that align with nutritional guidelines and student preferences.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service standards.
Assistant Director/Food Director
Happy Trails Learning Center
Liberty Hill, TX
08.2008 - 04.2019
- Managed daily operations of center, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
- Supervised recruitment and training of new staff, enhancing team performance and retention rates.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Conducted regular safety drills to ensure preparedness in case of emergency situations at school premises.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Wrote and planned menus that followed the state food program regulations.
- Ordered all food products.
- Prepared and served all foods in accordance with the state food program regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burnet High School
Burnet, TX05-2002
Skills
- Food preparation
- Health and safety procedures
- Food handling
- Sanitation standards
- Safety and health precautions
- Inventory management
- Nutrition
- Allergy awareness
- Food and supplies ordering
- Reliable and responsible
- Decision-making
- Safe food handling
- Calm and pleasant demeanor
- Training and onboarding
- Food presentation
Timeline
Cafeteria Manager
LHISD
04.2019 - Current
Assistant Director/Food Director
Happy Trails Learning Center
08.2008 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Burnet High School
Cafeteria Employee of the Year, Staff of the Month
*Voted on by the community of Liberty Hill, it has been an honor to win this award until it was no longer an option, as the newspaper did away with this particular award.
*Staff of the Month at Rancho Sienna Elementary and Staff of the Month at Santa Rita Middle School.