VINCENT CAO
Irvine,CA
Summary
Analytical and compassion-driven Food Service professional with 10 years of experience in School Nutrition Services and 5 years of experience in a supervisory role. Always ready to learn and grow in addition to coaching and training others. Committed to promoting a professional and hospital work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Los Alamitos Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
- Reduced food waste by implementing proper inventory tracking and storage practices.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained compliance with district policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery.
- Closely monitored food safety procedures ensuring consistent adherence to HACCP guidelines, preventing foodborne illnesses.
- Boosted employee morale by providing ongoing training, support, and performance feedback to staff.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and professional conduct.
- Stayed current with USDA and state guidelines and policies.
Kitchen Supervisor
Tustin Unified School District
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated staff using the FRISK documentation model.
- Developed and implemented training modules used on-site and at the district level, including food safety and sanitation, Point-Of-Sales operations, preparation of menu items, and positive customer service techniques.
- Established and cultivated strong, positive working relationships between the nutrition team and campus administrators, staff, and students.
- Handled product acquisition, including: ordering, purchasing, and inventory management.
- Oversaw the production of all menu items: assuring end quality of the food and presentation.
- Fostered a positive, collaborative, and engaging work environment for the staff through professional affirmations, constructive and supportive critiques, on-going training, and team building events.
- Created and oversaw the production of special meals for students with dietary restrictions.
Cook
Tustin Unified School District
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed, prepared, and taught new recipes to staff.
- Trained staff on food preparation techniques, knife skills, and POS operations.
- Prepared over 5,000 hot and cold meals daily for many elementary school sites.
- Tracked and managed warehouse inventory, ensuring par levels were met and item rotations were observed.
- Operated manual and motored pallet jacks to move large amounts of inventory.
Cook/Baker
Garden Grove Unified School District
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Company Description
- Supervised nutrition staff on the kitchen floor.
- Trained staff on food preparation technique, and knife skills.
- Prepared over 2,500 hot and cold meals daily for distribution to elementary school sites.
- Oversaw the production and distribution of over 4,000 bagged meals daily during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
- Trained staff on emergency safety protocols in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Education
Culinary Arts- AA -
Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education
Frisco, TX05.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- Google Forms
- Word
- Powerpoint
- Outlook
- Canva
- Mosaic POS
- Titan POS
- Communication
- Management
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Data Analysis
- Trend Forecasting
- Menu Planning
- Recipe Development
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing and Ordering
- Quick Learner
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Staff supervision
Certification
- ServSafe Manager's Certification (Exp: 2029-03-25)
- ServSafe
LANGUAGES
English Native
Vietnamese Native
Spanish Beginner
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Los Alamitos Unified School District
11.2024 - Current
Kitchen Supervisor
Tustin Unified School District
03.2023 - 05.2024
Cook
Tustin Unified School District
03.2022 - 02.2023
Cook/Baker
Garden Grove Unified School District
05.2019 - 06.2021
Culinary Arts- AA -
Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education
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