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Zana Edmonds

Food Service Manager
Columbia,South Carolina

Summary

Experienced Purple Heart veteran professional with a proven track record in effectively managing both civilian and government projects. Specialized experience in quality assurance, customer service, food safety, logistics, instructing, and providing training in accordance with Army Regulation. Over 20 years of management experience, demonstrating proficiency and achieving measurable results while overseeing and supervising a dynamic and fast-paced military environment with a staff of over 300 members. Responsible for feeding over 200,000 soldiers and civilians annually, possessing a comprehensive background in food subsistence supply management, quality assurance evaluation, food program management, and material handling. Successfully managed multiple assets, including property hand receipts valued over $10M while meeting the expectations of the higher command's mission. Extensive knowledge in strategic planning, budget management, team building, and education allowing for excellence in program management. Consistently driving projects to successful completion by fostering team collaboration and delivering results in dynamic environments. Expertise in risk management and resource allocation proven time and time again.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Sr. Food Service Program Manager

KBR
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Responsibility consists of directing and managing Five Cadet training dining facilities

Food Service Manager

KBR
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Responsibility consists of directing and managing the installation of the Worrier Restaurant to ensure that maximum results are achieved at the best cost for the government
  • Plans establish and develop overall operational and logistics criteria to ensure proper use of food services resources
  • Also executes, track, and comply within the annual food service budget
  • Possess knowledge of: AR 30-22, DA PAM 30-22, TM 4-41.11 and TM 4-41.12 Tri-Service Food Code/TB Med 530

Food Service Supervisor

Vectrus
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Displays strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a diverse supervisory capacity
  • Motivates self and others in a challenging and atypical work environment
  • Adheres to the Standard Operating Procedures and tasking responsibilities of the food services section
  • Monitors daily food service operations regarding policy, personnel, and production
  • Monitors overall quality, preparation, production, and presentation of food on all shifts for all dining locations, functions, and special events
  • Coordinates menu planning and adjustments; ordering and receiving food
  • Monitors the availability of ingredients; adjust when necessary
  • Coordinates placement of weekly food order among Chefs, and Sous Chefs
  • Orders fresh produce as needed
  • Conducts weekly menu planning meetings with Chefs
  • Monitors compliance with safety and sanitation standards within the kitchen, serving area and dining area, in conjunction with the chef and lead service attendants
  • Monitors adherence to proper labeling and dating of food; adherence to
  • Educate staff daily on proper food service procedures
  • Conducted QA inspections and provided briefings

Food Service Manager

KBR
03.2019 - 09.2021
  • Responsibility included directing and managing the installation of the Worrier Restaurant to ensure that maximum results are achieved at the best cost to the government
  • Plans establish and develop overall operational and logistics criteria to ensure proper use of food services resources
  • Also executes, track, and comply within the annual food service budget
  • Possess knowledge of: AR 30-22, DA PAM 30-22, TM 4-41.11 and TM 4-41.12 Tri-Service Food Code/TB Med 530
  • Advises, monitors, plans, and coordinates the Food Service Program with Garrison Warrior Restaurants COR
  • Provides training requirements to food service staff
  • Creates and validates the Installation Status Reports, Subsistence Supply Management Office (SSMO) budget requirements which include, food service operating supplies, life-cycle replacement of equipment, food service equipment maintenance, and other requirements, as necessary
  • Advices on all food service matters and subsistence matters for this operation
  • Performs long-range planning to ensure efficient and effective provision and updating of equipment, food preparation, quality and facilities equipment, facilities, training, and personnel concerns

Food Service Manager

South Carolina Department of Correction
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Maintain the operational oversight necessary to run the job including instructions for all Food Services workers
  • Plan Food Services personnel work schedules on a weekly basis
  • Provide leadership and direction to all inmates
  • Plan, organize, and manage all aspects of operations
  • Monitor standards and completes relevant documentation
  • Implement training for the staff
  • Ensure compliance with South Carolina health and safety regulations
  • Maintain communication with supervisors with daily site reports
  • Manage inmates, prepare menu items according to recipes, provide direct training and supervision for compliance with Food Safety Standards

Education

B.S. Degree -

Columbia College
Columbia, SC

Food Service and Safety Course - undefined

U.S. Army Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, SC
01.2001 - 01.2007

Business Administration Certificate - undefined

U.S. Army Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, SC

Skills

Quality assurance

Certification

AFMIS Blackboard Certification, 01/01/24

Profession Summary

Experienced Purple Heart Veteran professional, effectively managing both civilian and government projects. Offering specialized experience in customer service, food safety, food service, instructing and providing education in accordance Army Regulation. Demonstrate proficiency with over 20 years of Food Service Management. Accomplished measurable results while managing and supervising over 300 staff members in a dynamic fast paced military environment feeding over 200,000 soldiers and civilians annually. Possess a comprehensive background in Food Subsistence Supply Manager Officer, Quality Assurance Evaluator, Food Program Management, and Material Handler. Managed multiple assets to include property hand receipt valued over $10M while meeting the expectations of the Higher Command’s mission. Possess extensive knowledge in Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Team Building and Educating.

Accomplishments


  • Awarded Employee of the month,publish in company News Letter
  • Achieved Military Certificate of Achievement through effectively managing Fort Knox Cardet Training Program. Successfully implementing new project and serving over 1 million meals.
  • Supervised team of 300 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved logistic which led to safety for staff members and saving compony over $20,000.

Hobbies

My hobbies include volunteering at Autism Out Reach, reading, relaxing on the beach, and fishing.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
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sunday
morning
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evening
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Timeline

Sr. Food Service Program Manager

KBR
04.2024 - 08.2024

Food Service Manager

KBR
10.2022 - 01.2024

Food Service Supervisor

Vectrus
11.2021 - 09.2022

Food Service Manager

KBR
03.2019 - 09.2021

Food Service Manager

South Carolina Department of Correction
01.2017 - 06.2018

Food Service and Safety Course - undefined

U.S. Army Fort Jackson
01.2001 - 01.2007

Business Administration Certificate - undefined

U.S. Army Fort Jackson

B.S. Degree -

Columbia College
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