Trisa raiford
Raleigh,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced Food Service Coordinator specializing in meal planning, food safety, and inventory management. Over 15 years of experience in overseeing kitchen operations and developing diverse menus. Focused on enhancing team performance and maintaining high standards in food service delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Coordinator
The Healing Transitions
Raleigh, North Carolina
10.2010 - Current
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation for clients in recovery programs.
- Managed inventory to maintain quality food supply availability for client meals.
- Trained staff on food safety and sanitation practices.
- Developed menus tailored to meet diverse dietary needs of clients in recovery.
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations to maintain efficiency and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address nutritional requirements.
- Implemented purchasing strategies that optimized costs while ensuring food quality.
- Facilitated communication between kitchen staff and program administrators.
- Organized weekly team meetings with staff members to discuss performance issues or goals.
- Performed administrative tasks such as payroll processing or scheduling shift rotations.
- Supervised kitchen workers engaged in preparing meals for large numbers of people at special events or functions.
- Sanitized kitchen workspaces and equipment daily to ensure safety and hygiene.
Dietary Aide Leader
Kidz Connetions
Knightdale, NC
05.2001 - 07.2010
- Supervised dietary staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards for optimal patient care.
- Coordinated meal preparation to align with dietary guidelines, enhancing nutritional quality for children's meals.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies, supporting seamless kitchen operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smithfield Selma High
Smithfield, NC06-1985
Some College (No Degree) -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NCSkills
- Menu development
- Nutritional assessment
- Food safety and storage
- Inventory management
- Pricing strategies
- Kitchen operations oversight
- Staff training and team building
- Problem solving
- Dishwashing and sanitization practices
Certification
- Serv safe
Timeline
Food Service Coordinator
The Healing Transitions
10.2010 - Current
Dietary Aide Leader
Kidz Connetions
05.2001 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Smithfield Selma High
Some College (No Degree) -
Wake Technical Community College