Toni Wright
Lexington,SC
Summary
Professional in food service management with extensive experience and readiness for role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in inventory management, staff training, and customer service. Effective communicator with positive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cafeteria Manager
Irmo Elementary School
10.2000 - Current
- Supervised daily cafeteria operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in menu planning, adapting offerings to meet dietary requirements and preferences.
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and control costs.
- Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service standards.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent quality across all menu items.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling procedures, cash register operation, and customer service skills.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and promptly, retaining their patronage for future visits.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to company policies regarding hygiene standards among staff members.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with local health codes and regulations.
- Coordinated special events such as school banquets or fundraisers, providing exceptional catering services tailored to client needs.
- Coordinated with other department heads within the school facility to ensure seamless integration between cafeteria services and various school events or functions.
- Oversaw cash transactions, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Conducted counts of ingredients and items in kitchen and storage areas to maintain accurate inventory counts.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
Dupre Catering
Dupre Percival
10.1996 - 09.2000
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Set up and broke down catering events
- Decorating
- Cooking for large events
- Working together as a team to complete our tasks
Captain D's
Store Manager
07.1990 - 09.1996
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Learned to run the front end of the house. First time I learned a computerized register.
- serving customers/taking orders/communicating with kitchen staff
- Importance of cleanliness and following DHEC guidlines
- Cooking and communicating with cook team to get orders out in a timely manner.
- Handling orders, end of the month paperwork, P&L sheets, making out schedules and turning in time, doing deposits.
Secretary
Lawrence Weiner, MD
10.1985 - 05.1989
- Managed scheduling and appointment coordination for multiple patients, ensuring efficient office operations.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to support healthcare delivery.
- Assisted in billing processes by verifying insurance information and processing payments efficiently.
- Streamlined office procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing appointment wait times.
Cashier/cook
Mathias Sandwich Shop
06.1983 - 10.1985
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced at the end of shifts.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints promptly.
- Monitored stock levels and restocked merchandise as needed to ensure availability.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and improve customer satisfaction.
- Implemented strategies for reducing wait times during peak hours, enhancing efficiency.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Irmo High School
Columbia, SC 29212Skills
- Food preparation
- Sanitation procedures & standards
- Health and safety regulations & procedures
- Food safety compliance
- Waste reduction
- Nutrition
- Allergy awareness
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- OSHA regulations
- Portion control
- Cafeteria equipment operations
- Service safe
- HACCP record keeping
- Food and supplies ordering
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Money handling
- Cash handling
Timeline
Assistant Cafeteria Manager
Irmo Elementary School
10.2000 - Current
Dupre Catering
Dupre Percival
10.1996 - 09.2000
Captain D's
Store Manager
07.1990 - 09.1996
Secretary
Lawrence Weiner, MD
10.1985 - 05.1989
Cashier/cook
Mathias Sandwich Shop
06.1983 - 10.1985
High School Diploma -
Irmo High School