Yolanda Watts
Meridian,USA
Summary
Experienced Food Service Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in Purchase Orders, Certified Payroll Reports, Systematic Reviews, Inventory Control, and Employee Training.
Seasoned Service Management Specialist with proven track record in IT service delivery and operations management. Known for developing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, leveraging strong technical acumen and project management skills. Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives, showing exceptional leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Service Supervisor
Morrison Healthcare
Meridian, Mississippi
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient meal selections to align with dietary restrictions and preferences
- Adhered to all safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sanitizing equipment and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure the safe delivery of nutritious meals for patients.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen, dining and utility areas to promote healthy environment.
- Assisted patients with dietary inquiries, ensuring clarity and understanding of their meal options.
- Utilized nutrition software to track and analyze patient dietary data for better meal planning.
- Monitored food presentation and quality to ensure optimal dining experience for patients.
- Prepared special diets based on physician-prescribed instructions and monitored patient progress over time.
- Compiled patient menus and communicated with kitchen staff regarding menu changes.
- Attended staff meetings to discuss new policies or procedures related to dietetics.
- Maintained accurate records of patient food selections and allergies.
- Ensured that all dietary requirements were being met according to established protocols.
Food Service Management Specialist
Meridian Public-School Foodservice Department
Meridian, US
01.2015 - Current
- Partnership with state and local Health Department to meet required regulatory standards
- Receiving, Inventory control, reconcile invoices document transactions
- Food ordering, filing documents, copying, daily records keeping, collating etc.
- Manage a group of employees to make sure daily productions are being met
- Train employees the proper procedures in safe food prep, sanitation and customer service
Main Dish Cook/Cashier
Meridian Public-School Foodservice Department
Meridian, US
10.2006 - 12.2014
- Worked closely with management to insure numbers are met
- Appointed record keeper for temperature log throughout the shift
- Excellence in the preparation of pot and tilt skillet dishes
- Connoisseur of finished products from standardized recipe meal choices
- Knowledgeable of meal pattern and offer versus serve (OVS) guideline requirements
- Skilled point of sale (POS) associate
- Assists in the training of new employees
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MSSkills
- Haccp
- Inventory
- Food service management
- Payroll
Certification
- Career Readiness Certification, 06/13
- ServSafe
Additional Information
Experienced Food Service Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in Purchase Orders, Certified Payroll Reports, Systematic Reviews, Inventory Control, and Employee Training.
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
Timeline
Patient Service Supervisor
Morrison Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Food Service Management Specialist
Meridian Public-School Foodservice Department
01.2015 - Current
Main Dish Cook/Cashier
Meridian Public-School Foodservice Department
10.2006 - 12.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Meridian Community College