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Yvonne Benton

Dallas,TX

Summary

Accomplished Catering Supervisor with a proven track record at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, adept at driving catering revenues and exceeding goals. Skilled in staff management and food safety compliance, demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication. Successfully reduced food waste, enhancing operational efficiency by over 20%.

Overview

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Work History

Catering Supervisor

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
  • Drove catering revenues by bringing in new business to establishment, consistently exceeding quarterly and yearly goals.
  • Supervised catering staff at all functions, instructing employees to restock items quickly and to promote exemplary service to guests.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of catering staff members, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Managed a team of catering staff members, ensuring proper training and adherence to company standards for quality service.
  • Ensured timely setup and breakdown of event spaces while adhering to all safety protocols.
  • Maintained strict compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety and sanitation practices.

Catering Manager

Methodist Charlton Medical Center
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple events simultaneously, maintaining seamless operations and timely execution.
  • Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
  • Achieved increased client retention rates by providing exceptional customer service throughout the event planning process.
  • Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.

Med Tech Supervisor

Westchester Assistant Living
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
  • Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
  • Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
  • Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
  • Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
  • Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
  • Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.

Dietary Supervisor

Monroe Louisiana War Veterans Home
  • Optimized resource allocation through careful planning of labor schedules based on staff availability and workload demands during peak times.
  • Assisted in the development of hospital-wide nutrition policies to ensure consistency in care across all departments.
  • Organized in-service training sessions for dietary staff members, addressing critical topics such as food safety, sanitation procedures, and nutritional guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment by enforcing strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
  • Trained new hires in food handling and safety protocols to boost knowledge and performance.
  • Controlled expenses and boosted profitability by managing food and labor costs.
  • Coordinated kitchen activities with front-of-house staff for seamless and service.
  • Scheduled and rotated staff for adequate coverage and fair distribution of workload.
  • Created new recipes, outlined steps, and training staff on correct preparation.

Education

Nursing Assistant - Human Biology

Robinson Business College
Monroe, LA
05.1984

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Scheduling Staff
  • Hygiene practices
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Food presentation
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Staff Management
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Allergy awareness
  • Menu Planning
  • Basic accounting
  • Strategic Direction
  • Menu costing
  • Catering revenue budget development
  • Catering supervision
  • Food and beverage costing
  • Time Management

Certification

Food Service Handler

Timeline

Catering Supervisor

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Catering Manager

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Med Tech Supervisor

Westchester Assistant Living

Dietary Supervisor

Monroe Louisiana War Veterans Home

Nursing Assistant - Human Biology

Robinson Business College
Yvonne Benton