Kitchen Manager
Current- Led food programs: Managed the Child and Adult Food Program and Summer Food Service Program, ensuring nutritious meals for diverse communities.- Optimized budgets: Efficiently allocated resources across grants and donations, enhancing program impact and maintaining financial integrity.- Launched "Kids Cook": Developed and implemented a program to teach youth cooking skills and life competencies.- Partnered with South Mountain High School: Created a successful training program for intellectually disabled young adults in commercial kitchen operations.- Revitalized community programs: Enhanced at-risk youth activities and community center offerings like ESL classes and financial literacy workshops.- Oversaw community garden: Managed the garden project and integrated it into programs with a Farm-to-Table experience.- Built rapport with youth: Provided a supportive space for discussing personal challenges and transitions.- Delivered tailored nutrition education: Collaborated with dietitians to educate individuals on managing diabetes, hypertension, and overall health.- Saved $2,000: Streamlined purchases and resource allocation within two months.- Drove profit growth: Contributed to annual profit increases over three years through effective financial management.