VINETTA WASHINGTON
Hazlehurst,MS
Summary
Food Service Worker Leader with experience leading food service operations in a VA Medical Center environment. Demonstrated ability to assign and monitor work, guide employees on proper food preparation and sanitation procedures, and ensure compliance with VA policies, ServSafe standards, infection control requirements, and prescribed diets. Skilled in coordinating tray line operations, training staff, resolving workflow issues, and delivering high-quality service to Veterans.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center Full T
Jackson, MS
11.2022 - Current
- Lead and guide Food Service Workers during meal preparation, tray line operations, and service periods
- Assign daily work tasks and ensure employees follow established VA procedures and safety standards
- Monitor employee performance to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with ServSafe and infection control requirements
- Verify that food items placed on trays meet prescribed medical diets and correct discrepancies immediately
- Provide on-the-job instruction to employees regarding portion control, food handling, equipment use, and sanitation
- Coordinate tray line setup, service flow, and breakdown to maintain efficient operations
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, utensils, and equipment, including heavy-duty cleaning
- Ensure adequate supplies and proper stocking of assigned areas throughout the shift
- Communicate with supervisors regarding workflow, staffing needs, and completion of assigned duties
- Serve as a point of contact for resolving routine workflow problems and maintaining continuity of operations
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
Crystal Springs, MS
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Assigned and monitored employee work during shifts
- Trained employees on food preparation, safety, and customer service standards
- Ensured completion of assigned tasks and maintained safe, organized work areas
Food Service Worker
Morrison Healthcare
Jackson, MS
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Prepared and served meals according to patient dietary orders
- Followed approved procedures for food preparation, sanitation, and safety
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, dishes, utensils, and equipment
- Assisted with portioning, wrapping, plating, and serving food
- Supported team members across multiple food service areas
Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Hut
Crystal Springs, MS
12.2008 - 01.2020
- Directed daily food service operations and supervised staff performance
- Enforced food safety and sanitation standards
- Trained and coached employees to meet operational and customer service goals
Education
Bachelors -
Tougaloo College
Jackson, MSDiploma -
Hazlehurst High School
Hazlehurst, MSSkills
- Leading Food Service Operations
- Assigning & Monitoring Work
- On-the-Job Training
- VA & Federal Food Service Compliance
- Infection Control & Sanitation Oversight
- Tray Line Coordination
- Patient Diet Accuracy
- Problem Solving & Workflow Coordination
- Team Communication
Certification
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification National Restaurant Association
Timeline
Food Service Worker
G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center Full T
11.2022 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Pizza Hut
06.2022 - 04.2023
Food Service Worker
Morrison Healthcare
02.2020 - 06.2022
Restaurant General Manager
Pizza Hut
12.2008 - 01.2020
Bachelors -
Tougaloo College
Diploma -
Hazlehurst High School