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Bloomington, In, Us

Bloomington, Indiana, United States

-Direct and manage all aspects of the child nutrition program, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.-Develop and implement nutritious and balanced menus, catering to the diverse dietary needs of students.-Lead a team of food service professionals, providing training and support to maintain high-quality food services.-Collaborate with schools and communities to promote nutrition education and foster healthy eating habits.-Oversee budgeting, procurement, and inventory management for the child nutrition program.-Implement innovative initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience and increase student participation in the program.

Bloomington, Indiana

-Oversaw all aspects of catering operations, ensuring seamless execution of events and delivering exceptional guest experiences.-Developed and implemented strategic plans that drove catering sales and revenue growth during tenure.-Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners, enhancing the catering business's reputation and reach.-Led a high-performing team, providing guidance, training, and support that resulted in service excellence and operational efficiency.-Successfully coordinated and executed numerous large-scale events, exceeding client expectations.

-Successfully managed sales and planning for catering services for various university events, including business and social functions, football recruiting, Dean's dinners, and off-premise catering to prominent campus venues such as Beaver Stadium, Pegula Ice Arena, Arboretum, and academic buildings.-Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and executing catering operations, ensuring seamless delivery and exceptional guest experiences.-Developed strong relationships with clients, vendors, and university stakeholders to enhance the catering department's reputation and expand its reach.-Implemented efficient logistics and scheduling, optimizing resources and contributing to the overall success and profitability of catering services.-Played a pivotal role in promoting the university's image and hospitality through top-notch catering services.

-Assisted Food Operations Manager in overseeing Banquet Department, optimizing profits and ensuring customer satisfaction and quality service.-Supervised daily operations, coordinating logistics and scheduling for Banquet and Beverage departments to serve University and Town & Gown events.-Cultivated a positive department culture emphasizing openness, honest communication, associate recognition, and accountability.-Played a key role in fostering a collaborative and efficient environment to achieve excellence in banquet services.

-Directed and managed the stewarding operations, ensuring effective and efficient cleaning, sanitization, and organization of the kitchen and dining areas.-Oversaw a team of stewards, providing leadership, training, and guidance to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.-Implemented inventory management systems, reducing waste and optimizing the use of resources to achieve cost savings.-Collaborated with executive chefs and other department heads to maintain seamless workflow and uphold sanitation standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Livonia, Mi & Lyndhurst Oh

-Assisted head chef in managing kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient food preparation and service.-Supervised kitchen staff, providing training and guidance to maintain high-quality dishes and adherence to culinary standards.-Collaborated with management to develop menus, control costs, and optimize inventory to achieve profitability goals.-Played a key role in maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment, adhering to food safety regulations and promoting best practices among the team.