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United States

Provided leadership, direction and management of the food, beverage and dining services, as well as operations within the community. Provided oversight of procurement, preparation and service of the designated menu program. Responsible for financial management of the department.Oversaw the onboarding and supervision of team members. Ensured safe food handling and sanitation of food areas, inventory and rotation of products,accurate record keeping and regulatory compliance. Perform in cross-functional capacities throughout the campus. Competent use of eMenu Point of Service. Created and maintained a high level of resident and family engagement and satisfaction. Utilized excellent communication and organizational skills by teaching and developing diverse staff. Ensured adherence to therapeutic diet program (IDDSI.)

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Coordinated and supervised work of employees to ensure efficiency and adherence to standards. Instructed and trained new employees as needed in all aspects of food service and sanitation. Consistently followed and enforced proper procedures and processes for conformance to standards by all employees. Made frequent inspections of all work, storage, and servicing areas to ensure regulations and directions governing Food service are followed, including compliance with safety and sanitation.Interviewed applicants for employment; evaluated employees on a regular basis according to prescribed guidelines; terminated employees according to standard procedures as required. Provided orientation and job specific training to employees. Plan, conduct, and oversee continuous employee training, competencies and reviews.Prepared work schedules, vacation schedules, and maintained records of tardiness and absenteeism. Maintained facility specific staffing patterns to include: appropriate levels, replacement procedures, and assignments appropriate to qualifications. Monitored dress code compliance with personnel as per facility policy. Coordinated and supervised work of employees. Ensured that portions, appearance and temperature for all food was appropriate and of high quality. Secured timely beginning of meal service and adherence to IDDSI diet program. Instructed and trained new employees as needed in all aspects of Food service and sanitation. Assisted with preparation, set up and service of special functions and catered events following proper procedures of high quality.

Facilitated in the initial opening of the site, lead catering menu development team, assist with day to day operations in a full-service kitchen experience, conduct weekly inventory and order food, conduct high quality culinary operations and organization systems, experience with ordering software such as Sysco, utilize Micros Point of Service in restaurant operations, assist in hiring and onboarding of new staff, prepare gourmet meals in both high volume, and short order capacities, address customer complaints to guarantee satisfaction.

Boutwell'S Landing

Excelled in providing superior service in both catering and line capacities, maintain company standards of excellence in service delivery, prepared nutritious, high volume meals for residents and guests, experience is special diet menus, ensure best practices of cleanliness.

Stillwater, Mn

Supervised a team of line cooks and dishwashers, schedule staff properly to ensure levels meet the guest needs, prepare a variety of meals for banquets and short order, flexibility within the position to fill different roles in the back of the house, conduct minor maintenance and upkeep tasks to ensure continuous operations.