Assisted food service director with management of daily operations of the high school's food service department and cooking for students and teaching staff.

Assisted Meat Department Manager with supervising daily operations and overseeing and directing a crew of 16. Highly skilled in all types of meat fabrication, purchased quality meats, inventory control and monitored the various meat displays. Ability to adjust managerial style to suite motivating different co-workers and communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking crew. Coordinated meat products daily with meat dept. manager and head chef in catering dept., as well as ordering deliveries from the warehouse manager to the store. Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized over-the-counter service including preparation and cooking instructions. Development and preparation of high-selling marinated meat products and improved sales. Received deliveries and checked for content and quality. Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitary work conditions. Trained new staff. ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification.

Engaged in high end off premise catering and special event operation. Catered corporate functions, as well as a variety of social affairs in clients homes or exclusive private locations. Aspects of catering operating included menu planning and design, labor management, facilities management, food preparation and quality control.

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