Quality Assurance Manager
Resume:
Chula Vista, Ca E-mail
exo.com
Donald Kinney
Summary of I have worked in the food service industry for over 26
qualificatio years. In that time I have had the opportunity to work
ns in almost every position (Cook, Server, Bartender,
Purchasing, and Management), and in almost every type
of dinning environment (Banquets, Catering, Fine
Dinning, Casual Dinning, Buffet, Quick Service, Fast
Food, and Military Mess Halls). I feel that because of
my unique employment diversity. I have a well-rounded
understanding of all food service operations and that I
have a full understanding of the whole and how one area
of operation affects the other. Which gives me the
advantage to identify and correct problems that others
may not see as well as coordinate all of the different
operations with in a food service facility in order to
make it a more efficient and cost effective as well as
increase guest satisfaction.
Education
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
Some Collage Coursework Completed
Two years basic education with an emphasis in
Philosophy.
Bryan Institute, Wichita Kansas
2 years education in Computer Programming and
Operations.
Graduated in the top of my class with a GPA of 3.94
Serve Safe Certified, San Diego, CA
Passed with a score of 96%
Professional 2006 - present Sodexho (Government Services
experience Division)
Marine Corp Recruit Depot / Marine Corp Air Station
Miramar, San Diego/ Marine Corp Air Station, Yuma,
AZ.
District Purchasing/Culinary Systems Specialist
In addition to the duties of my previous job I am also
responsible for the maintenance of the Menu, Recipe,
and Ingredient data base / operating systems for the
above Marine Corps Bases. This includes Menu
Management, Recipe and Ingredient development and
analysis (Cost and Nutritional), Development and
Maintenance of Production and HCCAP Procedures,
Training, Vendor Relations, Systems and Cost
Maintenance, as well directing and monitoring all food
purchases for the Marine Corp Bases in my District. As
I continue to grow and learn I am constantly finding
better and more cost effective ways of doing things.
Which I believe is represented by the fact of my growth
within this company over the last 7 years. I am always
striving for better results and improved operational
effectiveness.
2005 - 2006 Sodexho (Government Services Division)
Marine Corp Recruit Depot / Marine Corp Air Station
Miramar, San Diego/ Marine Corp Air Station, Yuma,
AZ.
Purchasing Specialist
In this position I am directly responsible for the food
and beverage purchases for the Marine Corp recruit mess
hall in San Diego, with purchases of around 8.5 million
dollars a year. I also monitor and direct food
purchases, as well as provided assistance and
consultation services for 6 other Mess Halls located at
MCRD SD, MCAS Miramar and Yuma.
2004 - 2005 Sodexho (Government Services Division)
Marine Corp Recruit Depot, San Diego, Ca
Food Management and Information Systems Clerk
My primary responsibilities are Purchasing and Ordering
(including Inventory, maintaining product rotation,
Recipe and Ingredient Analysis, Food Cost Control, Menu
Analysis, Production and Menu Planning, Haccp, Contract
Compliance, and supervision of all storeroom and
warehousing staff). In this position I maintain a
perpetual inventory of around 150,000 dollars, made
yearly purchases totaling more then 8 million dollars,
maintained and controlled inventory levels and food
costs in a constantly changing environment serving
anywhere between 10,000 to 18,000 meals per day.
While in this position I have reduced the perpetual
inventory levels by over 100,000 dollars.
Through aggressive menu planning, cost analysis, and
product cost awareness I have reduced food purchases by
over 650,000 dollars from the previous year, without
increasing labor costs, while serving approximately
250,000 more meals.
Reduced our average plate and food cost by over 20
percent from the previous year. For a total cost
savings of 1,220,400 dollars from the previous year.
Nominated For a Spirit Of Sodexho Corporate Award.
2002 - 2004 The Arc of San Diego
Marine Corp Recruit Depot, San Diego, Ca
Mess Hall Manager
While in this position I was responsible for all
aspects of the daily operations of the recruit mess
hall. Including HACCP, Safety, Quality Assurance,
Hiring, Training, Scheduling and Payroll, as well as
the day-to-day operations. This is a huge operation
with about 300 employees serving 12,000 to 18,000 meals
per day.
While in this position I was responsible for
streamlining the payroll process, which not only
increased accurate reporting but also significantly
speeded up the process.
Many of my ideas, procedures and policies that I had
put into place are still used by the Arc of San Diego
today.
2001 - 2002 La Salsa San Diego, Ca
General Manager
In this position I was responsible for all aspects of
the restaurant operations. P&L, Training, Scheduling,
Food and Labor Cost Controls, Quality Assurance, Guest
Service, Safety, and Hiring.
While in this position I was extremely successful at
controlling both labor and food cost, consistently
exceeding my budgetary goals.
I increased customer counts over the previous year in
two of La Salsas Restaurants through increased guest
interaction, service, and satisfaction.
Created and implemented breakfast service, thus
increasing revenue without any increases in labor.
Subsequently La Salsa has since added breakfast service
to many of its locations.
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