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NSF - Food and Nutrition
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Slidell, Louisiana, United States
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John Hickson is listed as Auditor II at NSF - Food and Nutrition, a with 438 employees, based in Slidell, Louisiana, United States. AeroLeads shows phone signal with area code 985 and a matched LinkedIn profile for John Hickson.
John Hickson previously worked as Chief Executive Officer at Louisiana Flavor Homeless Veterans Feeding And Nutrition Program and Contract Food Safety Auditor at Nsf - Food Safety & Quality. John Hickson holds Bachelors Degree, Business Administration And Communication, 3.8 Summa Cum Laude from Concordia University-Wisconsin.
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My culinary journey began in Slidell, Louisiana, where I first made a name for myself as a pizza chef for TNT Pizza and a baker for A&P Grocery Store in 1985. Originally from Great Britain, I immigrated to the United States with my family at the tender age of eight in 1977. By nine, I was learning the ropes of cooking from my mother and through home economics courses in school. I later attended Delgado Community College in New Orleans, where I obtained a Culinary Arts Degree and embarked on a whirlwind culinary career.My professional journey in New Orleans saw me working under renowned chefs like Gerard Crozier, Andrea Apuzzo, and Sebastian "Buster" Ambrosia, at acclaimed establishments such as Crozier’s Restaurant, Andrea’s, Buster’s Louisiana Kitchen, and as the executive chef at Buisson’s Restaurant. At Buisson’s, I was celebrated for managing the largest entrée menu in New Orleans with 45 dishes, all while maintaining a prestigious four-star rating.Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience across various sectors of the food service industry, including restaurants, healthcare food and nutrition, school food service, hotels, and private country clubs. My roles have included Food & Nutrition Director, District Manager, Executive Chef, and Corporate Executive Chef for several notable companies, including Sodexo, Nutrition Management, Food Management Group, and Morrison Healthcare. My dedication to excellence has been recognized with numerous awards, such as the Outstanding Executive Chef award in 1994 by the American Culinary Federation and a four-star rating from New Orleans Magazine while at Buisson’s Restaurant.I hold many of the industry’s highest certifications, reflecting my commitment to culinary excellence:World Chefs Certified Executive Chef (WCEC)Certified Culinary Administrator (CCA)Food Service Management Professional (FMP)Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS)Certified HACCP Professional (CHP)Certified Secondary Foodservice Educator (CSFE)Certified Dietary Manager (CDM-CFPP)And many othersWith over 39 years of high-quality catering, food service, budget preparation, and food service management experience across multiple locations, my diverse background and impressive credentials make me a highly respected and accomplished professional in the culinary world.
Listed skills include Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Catering, Food And Beverage, and 45 others.
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Chief Executive Officer
Louisiana Flavor Homeless Veterans Feeding And Nutrition Program
Chief Executive Officer for this Nonprofit Organization. Whose mission is to provide services and meals to our homeless veterans throughout the country.
Contract Food Safety Auditor
Responsible for auditing retail grocery and food service establishments to ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, and facility standards.Conducted on-site training sessions focusing on food safety, regulatory topics, and sanitation procedures.Communicated corrective actions to site-level personnel.Observed food preparation and cooking procedures to maintain adherence to safety and sanitation standards.Traveled to client sites for audits.Developed and maintained strong customer relationships.
Managing Director/President
Louisiana Culinary Specialists.
Conduct quality and food safety audits as a 2nd party auditor for multiple chain restaurants.Prioritize exemplary customer service, emphasizing clear communication and soft skills during audits.Adhere to confidentiality and established procedures.Ensure rigorous evaluations at assigned facilities, providing detailed audit reports for certification decisions.Maintain strict adherence to protocols and procedures while managing scheduling and communication with client representatives.Offer contract management services, including professional certified training programs for clients like the Louisiana Nursing Home Association.Provide on-site operational consulting services to restaurants and food service operations, covering culinary training, managerial training, customer service training, and operational analysis.Instruct and proctor national food safety management courses.
Lead Instructor
Jaj Healthcare Education Consultants, Llc.
Provide professional education consultation and continuing education programs for healthcare professionals in Louisiana.Specialize in the food and nutrition field.Teach the LNHA dietary and food service manager program, approved by the Louisiana state health department and the Louisiana workforce commission.
Food And Nutrition Director/ Evs Director
Southern Surgical Hospital
Responsibilities: Food & Nutrition Director / Environmental Services Director Overseeing all food and nutrition services, as well as housekeeping activities (including patient care, non-patient care areas like retail and cafeteria).Focusing on quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control.Managing financial-related activities within the surgical healthcare facility.Ensuring client and customer satisfaction through efficient and cost-effective management.Achieving a remarkable 97% overall customer satisfaction rating.Successfully reducing labor costs by 18% in Environmental services and 10% in Food & Nutrition services.Implementing budget planning, new project proposals, and policies.Conducting performance appraisals, developing job descriptions, and monitoring quality.Adhering to Joint Commission standards for environmental services and kitchen operations, food production safety, sanitation, and temperature maintenance.
Aug 2015 - Jul 2020
Food Safety Project Manager / Director Of Training
Administered food safety audits and food safety training classes for multiple client accounts across North America.Ensured client and customer satisfaction through efficient and cost-effective management, delivering precise training that exceeded expectations.Designed, planned, and implemented corporate training programs aligned with the company’s objectives and strategy.Collaborated with functional management teams to assess ongoing and future training needs and program effectiveness.Developed a flexible program delivery schedule to accommodate participants’ needs.Encouraged participation and highlighted training value and benefits.Approved new training techniques and suggested enhancements to existing programs.Established relationships with vendors for additional outside training programs.Managed and developed training professionals.
Feb 2015 - Apr 2020
Administrative Director Support Services
Specified and coordinated procurement of food products for retail, patient, and catering production.Ensured high-quality, budget-conscious food purchases while adhering to guidelines.Advised the purchasing department on product price negotiations.Developed staffing models and guidelines based on facility production volumes to maintain labor budgets.Evaluated and recommended the purchase of FNS capital equipment.Effectively managed the FNS food budget, achieving a 15% reduction from the previous year.Conducted performance appraisals and developed job descriptions.Monitored quality and directed improvement activities for both the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) and Environmental Services (EVS) departments.Ensured compliance with Joint Commission standards related to kitchen operations and environmental services.Participated in patient rounding and/or Patient and Family Advisor Committee activities on a quarterly basis.
Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
Corporate Executive Chef / Southern District Manager
Defined standards for food preparations, equipment use, kitchen safety, and kitchen security.Ensured adherence to public health safety/sanitation standards.Developed recipes and menus for retail, catering operations, and patient meal service.Maintained presentation quality and appearance standards across all aspects of the operation.Provided recipe and menu costing to meet budget guidelines.Conducted regular site visits to facilities/operations to ensure product and service quality.Established standards for food preparations, equipment use, kitchen safety, and more.Adhered to Joint Commission standards for safety, sanitation, and temperature maintenance.Stayed current with new products, recipes, and trends across all focus areas.
Oct 2009 - Dec 2010
Administrative Director Of Support Services
Managed various departments, including Food & Nutrition, Facilities, Housekeeping, Security, and Transportation.Developed and implemented new project proposals, policies, and operating procedures.Ensured departments operated profitably while controlling expenses within budgetary responsibilities.Supervised daily operations of foodservice, engineering, and housekeeping.Collaborated with the Director of Facilities and Operations to ensure Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plans were followed.Focused on providing safe, secure, and adequate food.Conducted performance appraisals and developed job descriptions.Monitored quality and directed improvement activities for both FNS and EVS departments.Participated in patient rounding and/or Patient and Family Advisor Committee activities quarterly.Ensured compliance with Joint Commission standards related to kitchen operations, environmental services and maintenance departments.This position was lost due to Hurricane Katrina 2005.
Oct 2004 - Dec 2005
District Manager
Nutrition Management Service Company
Developed staffing models and guidelines based on facility production volumes to ensure adherence to labor budgets.Evaluated and recommended the purchase of FNS capital equipment.Established system standards for food preparations, equipment use, kitchen safety, and kitchen security.Ensured adherence to public health safety/sanitation standards.Maintained presentation quality and appearance standards across all aspects of the operation.Responsible for developing recipes and menus used for retail, catering operations, and patient meal service across the district.Provided recipe and menu costing to meet budgeted guidelines.Conducted regular site visits to facilities/operations to ensure products and services met expectations.Completed operations and team assessments.Stayed current with and introduced new products, recipes, and trends across all focus areas.
Jul 2001 - Oct 2004
Assistant Director Of Food And Nutrition Services
Responsible for the success of both the culinary aspect and the food service operation under the direction of the Director.Served as the primary chef for employee and guest cafeterias, providing over 2400 meals per day.Managed and oversaw patient dining operations.Adhered to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, preparation, and presentation.Handled duties related to menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management.Possessed supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills, with effective communication abilities across various levels.Proficient in menu development, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory management.
Mar 1997 - Jul 2001
5 education records
John Hickson education
Bachelors Degree, Business Administration And Communication, 3.8 Summa Cum Laude
National Nutrition Certification Program (Nncp), Human Nutrition, A-4.0
Associate Degree, Business Management - Human Resource Management
Culinary Certificate, Culinary Arts
Delgado Community College
General Business, Business
Slidell High
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John Hickson is listed as Auditor II at NSF - Food and Nutrition.
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John Hickson is based in Slidell, Louisiana, United States while working with NSF - Food and Nutrition.
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John Hickson has worked for Nsf - Food And Nutrition, Louisiana Flavor Homeless Veterans Feeding And Nutrition Program, Nsf - Food Safety & Quality, Louisiana Culinary Specialists., and Jaj Healthcare Education Consultants, Llc..
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John Hickson holds Bachelors Degree, Business Administration And Communication, 3.8 Summa Cum Laude from Concordia University-Wisconsin.
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John Hickson is listed with skills including Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Catering, Food And Beverage, Food Safety, Food, Food Service, and Sanitation.
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